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Last updated: March 24, 2026, 1:30 AM ET

Private Equity & Venture Capital Trends

European fundraising saw a significant milestone as Air Street Capital secured $232 million for its Fund III, positioning the London-based firm among the largest solo venture capital entities on the continent, primarily targeting early-stage AI ventures across Europe and North America. This capital deployment focus contrasts with broader headwinds in Asia-Pacific, where exit activity remains subdued, evidenced by an 18% year-over-year rise in portfolio companies held for over five years in 2025, according to Bain & Co’s latest report. Separately, the burgeoning prediction markets sector attracted unique cross-rivalry investment, as CEOs from Kalshi and Polymarket co-led the $35 million initial close for 5(c) Capital to back startups in that burgeoning category.