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Swansea Mother Starts Fundraiser for Son's Experimental Sanfilippo Treatment

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finance1 day ago

Swansea Mother Starts Fundraiser for Son's Experimental Sanfilippo Treatment

Tammy McDaid's son Tate received a Sanfilippo Type A diagnosis in September 2025 following an 18-month assessment process that began with an autism evaluation. She has started a campaign to cover potential treatment costs estimated at £1.5 million to £3 million.

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Rabbitohs hold off Knights 26-24 in Arrow birthday fundraiser

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sports1 day ago

Rabbitohs hold off Knights 26-24 in Arrow birthday fundraiser

South Sydney defeated Newcastle 26-24 at Accor Stadium on Sunday. Fans raised more than $1 million for motor neurone disease research during the event marking Jai Arrow's 31st birthday.

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Oratomic Raises $300 Million to Build Quantum Computer Targeting 10,000–20,000 Qubits

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technology3 days ago

Oratomic Raises $300 Million to Build Quantum Computer Targeting 10,000–20,000 Qubits

Oratomic secured $300 million this week in a Series A round co-led by ARCH Venture Partners, Spark Capital and Khosla Ventures. The Caltech-founded startup targets a utility-scale quantum computer by the end of the decade using an optical-tweezers approach.

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Nandan Nilekani Steps Down as General Partner at Fundamentum While Remaining Anchor Investor for Its Third Fund

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technology4 days ago

Nandan Nilekani Steps Down as General Partner at Fundamentum While Remaining Anchor Investor for Its Third Fund

Nandan Nilekani will no longer serve as a general partner at Fundamentum Partnership as the firm launches its third fund. He will remain the anchor investor and continue advising the venture firm.

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Vermilion Cliffs Ventures Closes $25 Million Fund II

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technology5 days ago

Vermilion Cliffs Ventures Closes $25 Million Fund II

@techcrunch reported that the firm founded in 2023 by solo GP Ashley Smith closed its second fund on July 8, 2026. The vehicle targets AI infrastructure, security, and developer tools with average checks of $500,000 to $1 million.

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CVC Capital Partners Raises €3 Billion for Mid-Market Buyout Fund

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finance7 days ago

CVC Capital Partners Raises €3 Billion for Mid-Market Buyout Fund

CVC Capital Partners has raised about €3 billion for a new fund focused on mid-market buyout deals. The fund expands the firm's private equity operations into smaller transactions.

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Magnify Ventures raises $46.6 million for second fund

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technology11 days ago

Magnify Ventures raises $46.6 million for second fund

Early-stage firm Magnify Ventures closed a $46.6 million Fund II with participation from Melinda French Gates’ Pivotal Ventures. The fund targets AI and fintech tools for households and families.

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Vicus Ventures Closes $55 Million Debut Fund

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finance13 days ago

Vicus Ventures Closes $55 Million Debut Fund

Two brothers raised a debut venture fund at $55 million after turning down additional capital. The firm plans to provide founders with introductions and operational support rather than larger checks.

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Pocket Raises $11 Million for Credit Card-Shaped Meeting Recorder

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technology14 days ago

Pocket Raises $11 Million for Credit Card-Shaped Meeting Recorder

The startup has sold more than 130,000 units of its $129 device since last year. It offers free basic transcription and a $200 annual plan for advanced AI features.

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Omen AI Raises $31 Million Series A for Data Center Coolant Monitoring

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technology14 days ago

Omen AI Raises $31 Million Series A for Data Center Coolant Monitoring

Omen AI announced a $31 million Series A round on November 4 led by Nava Ventures. The startup's spectrometer tracks fluid health in liquid-cooled chips to reduce downtime risks.

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General Intuition raises $320 million at $2.3 billion valuation

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technology18 days ago

General Intuition raises $320 million at $2.3 billion valuation

The startup, spun out of Medal, uses video game data to train AI models that control both virtual agents and physical robots. The round was led by Khosla Ventures.

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Menlo Ventures Raises $3 Billion, Largest in 50-Year History, While Warning of Scam SPVs in Anthropic Shares

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ai20 days ago

Menlo Ventures Raises $3 Billion, Largest in 50-Year History, While Warning of Scam SPVs in Anthropic Shares

The venture firm announced the raise Tuesday, citing returns from its early stake in Anthropic. The investment has grown to an estimated $14 billion value.

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HaloBraid raises $7 million for robotic hair-braiding device

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technology20 days ago

HaloBraid raises $7 million for robotic hair-braiding device

HaloBraid secured $7 million in seed funding to develop a device that assists stylists with braiding. The startup plans to launch its first product later this year.

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Fika Jobs Raises $4 Million Pre-Seed for AI Video Hiring Platform

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technology20 days ago

Fika Jobs Raises $4 Million Pre-Seed for AI Video Hiring Platform

Stockholm-based Fika Jobs announced a $4 million pre-seed round led by Luminar Ventures on Tuesday. The startup is building a platform that pairs AI interview agents with short-form video profiles for candidates.

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Seedcamp raises $320 million for new fund and U.S. expansion

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technology21 days ago

Seedcamp raises $320 million for new fund and U.S. expansion

The early-stage investment firm raised its largest fund to date after 18 years focused on Europe. The capital will support both early-stage and growth investments while the firm expands its U.S. operations.

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Foundation Alloy Raises $22 Million Series A to Expand Solid-State Alloy Production

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technology27 days ago

Foundation Alloy Raises $22 Million Series A to Expand Solid-State Alloy Production

The startup secured a Series A round led by Voyager Ventures to expand its energy-efficient metal alloying process. Multiple investors joined the round, including Yamaha Motors and Kanematsu Corporation.

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Cancer Survivor Hitchhikes Across Canada in 26 Days, Raises Over $110,000

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world28 days ago

Cancer Survivor Hitchhikes Across Canada in 26 Days, Raises Over $110,000

Quinn Strang, 20, completed a 26-day journey along Terry Fox's route, returning to Moncton after raising funds for the IWK and Terry Fox foundations.

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One Nation Raises Over Two Million Dollars in Two Days for Anti-Labor Campaign

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politics32 days ago

One Nation Raises Over Two Million Dollars in Two Days for Anti-Labor Campaign

One Nation collected more than two million dollars within 48 hours after launching a donation drive using the slogan 'Fire the liar.' The party plans to use the funds to target Labor-held seats ahead of the next federal election.

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Jedify Raises $24 Million Series A Led by Norwest, Reaches $33 Million Total Funding

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technology33 days ago

Jedify Raises $24 Million Series A Led by Norwest, Reaches $33 Million Total Funding

New York-based startup Jedify secured $24 million in Series A funding to expand its context graph platform for AI agents. Snowflake joined as a strategic investor and is integrating the technology.

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Afghan veteran launches GoFundMe for bionic arm after receiving only static prosthetics from NHS

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politics33 days ago

Afghan veteran launches GoFundMe for bionic arm after receiving only static prosthetics from NHS

Ben McBean, 39, lost an arm and leg in 2008 and has never received a moving prosthetic through the NHS. He has raised nearly £22,000 toward a £26,000 target.

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Former Melbourne player to slide at Big Freeze fundraiser

The Sydney Morning Herald

sports36 days ago

Former Melbourne player to slide at Big Freeze fundraiser

Nathan Jones will take part in the annual Big Freeze event at the MCG on Monday. The former Demons captain was asked by his one-time coach to participate before the coach's death in May.

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Viral X Thread Collects Founders' VC Pitch Horror Stories — and Some VCs' Responses

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technology38 days ago

Viral X Thread Collects Founders' VC Pitch Horror Stories — and Some VCs' Responses

TechCrunch reported that a week-long conversation on X collected dozens of accounts from founders about venture capitalists falling asleep, ghosting term sheets, and making unusual demands during fundraising meetings.

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Ramp Raises $750M at $44B Valuation, Now Exceeds $1B Annualized Revenue

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technology39 days ago

Ramp Raises $750M at $44B Valuation, Now Exceeds $1B Annualized Revenue

Ramp said Thursday it raised $750 million in a round led by ICONIQ, GIC, and Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan. The company now reports more than $1.5 billion in run-rate revenue and over 70,000 customers.

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AethexAI Raises $3M Pre-Seed for Small Voice Models Targeting Africa and Middle East Despite Regional Latency Challenges

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technology40 days ago

AethexAI Raises $3M Pre-Seed for Small Voice Models Targeting Africa and Middle East Despite Regional Latency Challenges

AethexAI, founded in 2025, raised $3 million led by 4DX Ventures. The startup built its own small models to handle local dialects and reduce latency in the region.

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Board Raises $20 Million Series A Led by Union Square Ventures

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technology41 days ago

Board Raises $20 Million Series A Led by Union Square Ventures

New York startup Board, founded by Mirror creator Brynn Putnam, closed a $20 million Series A. The round funds an AI game-creation platform and follows earlier $15 million financing.

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Canadian Researcher With Stage Four Cancer Reaches Everest Summit

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world42 days ago

Canadian Researcher With Stage Four Cancer Reaches Everest Summit

Dr Shaunna Burke reached the summit at 3 a.m. on May 23 while managing terminal breast cancer and chemotherapy, raising funds for Macmillan Cancer Support.

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Ex-Benchmark Investors Victor Lazarte and Kris Fredrickson Plan to Raise $800 Million AI Fund

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ai43 days ago

Ex-Benchmark Investors Victor Lazarte and Kris Fredrickson Plan to Raise $800 Million AI Fund

Victor Lazarte and Kris Fredrickson are raising one of 2026's largest first-time venture funds after each launched smaller vehicles last year.

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Burning Man Organizers Seek $30,000 to Rebuild Orgy Dome for 2026

New York Post

politics45 days ago

Burning Man Organizers Seek $30,000 to Rebuild Orgy Dome for 2026

The nonprofit Consensuality Inc. launched a GoFundMe campaign after high winds damaged the structure at the 2025 festival. The dome has operated for more than 20 years and draws roughly 10 percent of attendees.

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KRON4 Anchor James Fletcher Absent After Son's Paralysis

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politics45 days ago

KRON4 Anchor James Fletcher Absent After Son's Paralysis

James Fletcher, a KRON4 Morning News anchor since 2002, said his 23-year-old son Collin was paralyzed from the waist down after a sudden neurological crisis earlier this month. The family launched a GoFundMe to address medical debt and ongoing care costs.

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TechCrunch Extends Startup Battlefield 200 Application Deadline to June 8

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technology46 days ago

TechCrunch Extends Startup Battlefield 200 Application Deadline to June 8

TechCrunch has moved the application deadline for its Startup Battlefield 200 program from an earlier date to June 8. The change follows high application volume from founders worldwide. Selected participants will pitch at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 in San Francisco.

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eSports startup raises $20 million Series B led by ARK Invest

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technology49 days ago

eSports startup raises $20 million Series B led by ARK Invest

Lucra Sports completed a $20 million Series B round with ARK Invest as lead investor. The round closed last month despite the company's focus on gaming rather than artificial intelligence.

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Family Begins 200-Mile Tuk-Tuk Trip from Skegness to Blackpool for Dementia Charity

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world52 days ago

Family Begins 200-Mile Tuk-Tuk Trip from Skegness to Blackpool for Dementia Charity

A family of four has started a 200-mile journey across England in a three-wheeled tuk-tuk to raise money for Race Against Dementia. Chris Bee, 42, is driving his wife and two sons from Skegness to Blackpool, with the trip scheduled to end on Sunday afternoon.

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Varde Partners Plans $1 Billion Asia Private Credit Fund

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finance53 days ago

Varde Partners Plans $1 Billion Asia Private Credit Fund

Varde Partners is preparing to launch its first Asia-focused private credit fund with a $1 billion target. The vehicle will invest across India, Australia and Southeast Asia. Several other firms have also raised or are preparing Asia credit and private equity funds.

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Los Angeles Arts High School Marks 40 Years With Fundraising Concert

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world54 days ago

Los Angeles Arts High School Marks 40 Years With Fundraising Concert

The Los Angeles County High School for the Arts will hold a concert on May 30 to mark its 40th anniversary and raise $2.5 million. The event features alumni performers and addresses ongoing funding needs for the public school.

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Perth Mother Runs to Raise Retinoblastoma Awareness After Son's Diagnosis

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world54 days ago

Perth Mother Runs to Raise Retinoblastoma Awareness After Son's Diagnosis

A Perth mother will run in the HBF Run For a Reason on May 24 to raise awareness of retinoblastoma after her 16-month-old son was diagnosed with the rare eye cancer. She has raised more than $8,700 for the Perth Children's Hospital Foundation.

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Non-Listed BDCs Provide Record Liquidity as Redemptions Exceed Fundraising in Q1 2026

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finance59 days ago

Non-Listed BDCs Provide Record Liquidity as Redemptions Exceed Fundraising in Q1 2026

Publicly registered non-listed business development companies raised $4.9 billion in Q1 while facing $6.9 billion in accepted withdrawal requests. The Stanger NL BDC Total Return Index posted its first negative quarterly return since Q2 2022. Several major firms capped redemption…

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Rapido Raises $240 Million in Funding at $3 Billion Valuation

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technology59 days ago

Rapido Raises $240 Million in Funding at $3 Billion Valuation

Indian ride-hailing startup Rapido secured $240 million in new equity funding led by Prosus, part of a larger $730 million primary and secondary financing round. The Bengaluru-based company, previously valued at $2.3 billion, plans to deepen its presence in high-growth markets an…

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$FDA Approves BeOne Medicines’ Beqalzi for Relapsed/Refractory Mantle Cell Lymphoma$ Stat

science60 days ago

FDA Approves BeOne Medicines’ Beqalzi for Relapsed/Refractory Mantle Cell Lymphoma

BeOne Medicines received FDA approval for its BCL-2 inhibitor Beqalzi to treat relapsed or refractory mantle cell lymphoma. The drug is the first BCL-2 inhibitor specifically cleared for this indication in the U.S. Separately, CREATE Medicines raised $122 million to advance its i…

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Wirestock, Formerly a Stock Photography Platform, Raises $23M to Supply AI Training Data

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technology60 days ago

Wirestock, Formerly a Stock Photography Platform, Raises $23M to Supply AI Training Data

Wirestock announced $23 million in Series A funding led by Nava Ventures on Thursday, bringing its total capital raised to about $26 million. The company, which pivoted to supplying multi-modal datasets to AI labs in 2023, now reports an annual run-rate revenue of $40 million and…

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Georgia Republicans Head Toward Senate Primary Runoff With Ossoff

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politics60 days ago

Georgia Republicans Head Toward Senate Primary Runoff With Ossoff

Georgia's Republican Senate primary is days from voting with no candidate expected to reach 50 percent, setting up a June runoff among Rep. Mike Collins, Rep. Buddy Carter and Derek Dooley. Polling shows Collins in the lead while Ossoff has raised more than $14 million in the fir…

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Retired Worcestershire Vicar Begins 700-Mile Walk from Land’s End to Scottish Border to Raise Funds for ShelterBox

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world62 days ago

Retired Worcestershire Vicar Begins 700-Mile Walk from Land’s End to Scottish Border to Raise Funds for ShelterBox

Dave Foster, 71, set off Saturday from Land’s End in Cornwall aiming to reach Berwick-upon-Tweed by July 4, covering the full 268-mile Pennine Way in an eight-week trek. The Rotary Club of Evesham Vale member has raised just over £9,300 toward a £20,000 goal for the disaster reli…

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A* Capital Closes $450M Fund III for Early-Stage Investments

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technology62 days ago

A* Capital Closes $450M Fund III for Early-Stage Investments

The early-stage venture firm announced the close of its third fund on May 12, 2026. A* Capital plans to invest in at least 30 companies with average checks between $3 million and $5 million. The firm, founded in 2020, has previously backed fintech company Ramp and AI firm Mercor.

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Exaforce Raises $125M Series B, Reaching $725M Valuation

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technology62 days ago

Exaforce Raises $125M Series B, Reaching $725M Valuation

The three-year-old AI cybersecurity startup, which brought its product to market in Q4 2025, has now raised $200 million total. Investors include HarbourVest, Peak XV, Mayfield, Khosla Ventures and Seligman Ventures. The company says its Exabots platform can cut manual security t…

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Dessn, Startup Building AI Design Tools for Production Codebases, Raises $6 Million

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ai62 days ago

Dessn, Startup Building AI Design Tools for Production Codebases, Raises $6 Million

The startup, founded two years ago by Gabriella Hachem and Nim Cheema, builds technology allowing teams to run codebases in the cloud with no setup. Connect Ventures led the round with participation from Betaworks and N49P. Existing customers include teams at Color, Wispr and Mer…

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Democrats Release 2026 Midterm Fundraising Totals

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world63 days ago

Democrats Release 2026 Midterm Fundraising Totals

The Democratic Party lacks a clear leader 15 months after the last administration left office, with former President Obama expected to campaign for the party. The DNC trails the RNC significantly in fundraising and cash on hand while carrying substantial debt.

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Rep. Thomas Massie Raises Over $1 Million in Primary Challenge Backed by President Trump

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politics66 days ago

Rep. Thomas Massie Raises Over $1 Million in Primary Challenge Backed by President Trump

Rep. Thomas Massie's campaign has raised more than $1 million since launching a fundraiser on Monday. He faces a primary challenge from Ed Gallrein, who is supported by President Trump. The Kentucky Republican primary is scheduled for May 19.

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Principal Targeting $3 Billion for Data Center Funds in US and Europe

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world67 days ago

Principal Targeting $3 Billion for Data Center Funds in US and Europe

Principal is seeking to raise $3 billion this year for two funds aimed at capitalizing on demand for investment in data centers located in the US and Europe. The move comes as sources say the firm looks to meet growing investor interest in the sector. @business reported the devel…

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Sununu Maintains Fundraising Edge Over Brown in New Hampshire GOP Senate Primary

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Sununu Maintains Fundraising Edge Over Brown in New Hampshire GOP Senate Primary

Former Sen. John Sununu raised more than $1 million in the first quarter and entered May with nearly $1.9 million cash on hand, compared with Scott Brown's $321,000 raised and $783,000 on hand. Democratic Rep. Chris Pappas raised $3.3 million and held $4.2 million. President Dona…

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Chinese AI Startup DeepSeek Targets Up to $50 Billion in Maiden Fundraising

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ai68 days ago

Chinese AI Startup DeepSeek Targets Up to $50 Billion in Maiden Fundraising

Reuters reported on plans by Chinese AI startup DeepSeek to raise funds for the first time. The company could be valued at as much as $50 billion in the drive. This reverses its previous approach of avoiding outside investment over several years.

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Australian Climber Pursues 60-Day Sea-to-Summit Record for Mount Everest

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world68 days ago

Australian Climber Pursues 60-Day Sea-to-Summit Record for Mount Everest

An Australian climber is attempting to set a Guinness World Record by traveling from sea level to Mount Everest's summit in 60 days without motorized transport. The journey includes cycling over 1,000 kilometers through India and trekking to the 8,848.86-meter peak, aiming to bea…

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KKR Holds Q1 2026 Earnings Call with Insights on Fundraising and Outlook

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finance69 days ago

KKR Holds Q1 2026 Earnings Call with Insights on Fundraising and Outlook

KKR conducted its Q1 2026 earnings call, providing details on key financial metrics. The discussion covered FRE, fundraising efforts, the Arctos close, buybacks, and a softer outlook for 2026 ANI. Seekingalpha.com reported these insights from the call.

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Andreessen Horowitz Raises $2.2 Billion for Fifth Crypto Fund

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finance69 days ago

Andreessen Horowitz Raises $2.2 Billion for Fifth Crypto Fund

Venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz announced a $2.2 billion raise for its fifth crypto-focused fund, emphasizing investments in practical blockchain applications. The move comes as former partner Katie Haun's firm secured $1 billion for similar ventures. These raises occur…

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Ottawa's Royal Launches $75 Million Fundraising Campaign for Mental Health Research and Urgent Care

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world69 days ago

Ottawa's Royal Launches $75 Million Fundraising Campaign for Mental Health Research and Urgent Care

The Royal, Ottawa's mental health centre, started its 'Lives Reclaimed' campaign on Tuesday seeking $75 million in donations. The funds will support research into suicide risk biomarkers and brain imaging, plus a new urgent care clinic. The Waverley House Foundation donated $14 m…

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world69 days ago

2026 Met Gala Raises $42 Million

The annual fundraiser at the Metropolitan Museum of Art featured celebrity interpretations of the 'fashion is art' dress code. Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos served as lead sponsors amid protests, while the event highlighted new exhibit mannequins and raised funds to support…

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Denis Leary Hosts FDNY Training Event to Raise Funds for Firefighters Foundation

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world70 days ago

Denis Leary Hosts FDNY Training Event to Raise Funds for Firefighters Foundation

Actor-comedian Denis Leary organizes an annual 'Firefighter for a Day' event with the FDNY to support his Leary Firefighters Foundation. Participants experience hands-on training, helping raise funds for grants to fire departments nationwide. The initiative began in 2016 and mark…

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Denis Leary's Foundation Hosts FDNY Training Event to Raise Funds for Fire Departments

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world70 days ago

Denis Leary's Foundation Hosts FDNY Training Event to Raise Funds for Fire Departments

Actor Denis Leary's Leary Firefighters Foundation organizes an annual 'Firefighter for a Day' event with the FDNY, allowing civilians to experience firefighter training. The program, started in 2016, raises funds for equipment and training grants to fire departments nationwide. P…

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Anthropic Seeks Investor Commitments for $50 Billion Funding Round, Due in 48 Hours

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Anthropic Seeks Investor Commitments for $50 Billion Funding Round, Due in 48 Hours

Anthropic is seeking investor commitments for a $50 billion fundraising round expected to close in two weeks at a targeted $900 billion valuation. The AI company reported its annual revenue run rate exceeds $30 billion, with sources indicating it is closer to $40 billion. This ro…

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Polish TikTok Personality Sets World Record with Livestream Charity Campaign Raising $69 Million

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world77 days ago

Polish TikTok Personality Sets World Record with Livestream Charity Campaign Raising $69 Million

A Polish TikTok personality achieved a world record by raising at least 251 million zloty, equivalent to $69 million, through a livestream charity campaign. The funds support a foundation aiding children with cancer. The event highlights the potential of social media for large-sc…

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DNC Chairman Discusses Party Outlook and Fundraising Ahead of 2026 Midterms

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politics79 days ago

DNC Chairman Discusses Party Outlook and Fundraising Ahead of 2026 Midterms

Democratic National Committee Chairman Ken Martin expressed optimism about his party's position ahead of the 2026 midterm elections during a television appearance. He highlighted Democratic gains in redistricting and addressed concerns over fundraising shortfalls compared to Repu…

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Veteran and Son Near Completion of Global Cycling Journey for World Records

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world80 days ago

Veteran and Son Near Completion of Global Cycling Journey for World Records

A veteran and his son from Norfolk are days away from finishing a year-long bicycle trip around the world. They aim to set three Guinness World Records and have raised funds for Unicef. The pair shared experiences from their travels through multiple continents.

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