Private Equity 3 Hours

Last updated: May 12, 2026, 5:30 PM ET

Private Equity Capitalizing

Early-stage venture firm A[Capital closed its third fund](https://headlinesbriefing.com/private-markets/techcrunch-venture/kevin-hartzs-a-capital-raises-450m-fund-iii-for-early-stage-tech-startups-62df199d) securing $450 million, signaling continued investor appetite for early-stage technology bets despite broader market caution. This focus on seed and Series A financing contrasts with the larger institutional gatherings preparing for the summer circuit, as Switzerland's Largest Private Equity Conference returns to Zurich this June, followed by CEE's Largest Private Equity Conference convening in Warsaw in May, both expected to dissect fund deployment strategies across mature and emerging European markets.