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Last updated: July 11, 2026, 8:30 AM ET

Fundraising and Investments

Harbour Vest Partners closed its seventh direct co-investment program at $4.75 billion, exceeding its fundraising target. Separately, the Minnesota State Board of Investment is seeking an investment consulting firm.

Sector Focus and Deal Activity

AI and cybersecurity dominated venture funding this week, with two billion-dollar deals announced within these sectors. In healthcare are targeting primary care, while KKR launched a new platform focused on medical devices. CenterGate Capital invested in Canadian Dental Labs, which operates eleven dental facilities across Canada.

M&A and Litigation

Seven & i Holdings, the owner of 7-Eleven, is reportedly being considered for investment by SoftBank Corp and Pay Pay. Meanwhile, EQT, Advent, and KKR are reportedly circling the European molecular testing company Qiagen. In a separate development is suing rival Sidechat, alleging that a venture capital firm shared confidential startup information obtained during a fundraising meeting. LeCun’s new has reportedly shut down due to exclusivity relationship issues.