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Last updated: May 2, 2026, 2:30 PM ET

Venture Capital & Growth Equity

Direct-to-Consumer brands are securing non-dilutive capital as private investors seek exposure without immediate equity stakes, evidenced by Musely capturing $360 million from General Catalyst solely for customer acquisition. Elsewhere, the broader private market saw defense technology dominate large U.S. venture rounds this week, led by a $600 million investment into space security firm True Anomaly, signaling continued appetite for high-risk, high-reward national security plays.