CB Insights looks at a venture market that is still attracting capital, but in a narrower and more selective way than the headline funding number suggests. Quarterly funding hit a record $286 billion, yet exits fell to a two year low and the global investor base kept shrinking, which makes the rebound look more concentrated than broad.
State of Venture: Global | Q1 2026
CB Insights
Research
242 Pages
Key Takeaways
Funding Hit Records: Global venture funding reached a record $286 billion in Q1 2026, showing capital is still flowing even as participation narrows.
Exit Window Stayed Weak: CB Insights says exits fell to a 2 year low in Q1 2026, which matters because liquidity is still lagging the funding rebound.
Investor Base Is Shrinking: The report says the global investor market is shrinking, reinforcing the idea that venture is consolidating by firm, stage, geography, and sector.
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