Private Equity 24-Hour Briefing

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

Private Equity Activity

Ghost Angels fund techcrunch.com launched by 20 Snap alumni targeting next-gen social media ventures as venture capital intensifies in AI space techcrunch.com, with even 19-year-old entrepreneurs securing funding terms amid the frenzy. The trend continues with generative AI giant Anthropic securing news.crunchbase.com a staggering $65 billion Series H round, dominating weekly funding rounds despite an otherwise slower period for megarounds. This reflects a growing concentration of capital news.crunchbase.com among AI-focused startups, as traditional venture firms compete aggressively techcrunch.com for stakes in emerging technologies that promise exponential returns.