Private Equity 8 Hours

Last updated: July 31, 2026, 8:30 PM ET

Venture Capital Funds and AI Investments

Index Ventures raised $2 billion across three new funds, bringing its total available investing capital to $3.5 billion. This week's largest funding rounds included a reported $5 billion Nvidia-backed financing for foundational AI unicorn Safe Superintelligence. Another significant saw Commonwealth Fusion secure a $1 billion investment.

Private Equity Deal and Fraud Concerns

Sterling Group sold its portfolio company, manufacturer Tangent Technologies, to Platinum Equity. Meanwhile, new from Imperial College and Emlyon Business School suggests a rise in fraud among venture capital-backed startups. These researchers believe they have identified reasons behind this trend, including the role investors play in Silicon Valley founder fraud.