Who's Investing: 24 funds invest $730M in 22 rounds, led by North America, biotech, and series A

◆ Funds this week

24

◆ Fresh capital

$730M

◆ Undisclosed terms

2 funds

◆ Previous week

21 funds · $571M

◆ Published

31 August 2026

◆ The Week

This week saw 24 funds deploying a total of $730 million into 22 startup rounds from 24 to 31 August 2026. This represents an increase of three funds investing compared to the previous week, signalling heightened investor activity.

◆ Stages

Series A remains the primary focus with 10 funds backing deals at this stage, followed by seed with nine funds and pre-seed with five. The emphasis on Series A rounds indicates investors favouring startups with validated product-market fit and scaling potential.

◆ Sectors

Biotech attracted the highest number of funds at four, with deeptech closely behind at three. AI-focused sectors collectively involved multiple funds investing, including AI & ML, AI Agents, and AI Infrastructure, each with two funds. This blend points to ongoing investor appetite for science-driven innovation and AI's expansion across fields.

◆ Geography

North America dominated the fundraising landscape with 17 funds investing, followed by East Asia with 3 funds, and lone funds in Europe, MENA, South Asia and a global mandate. This concentration shows enduring strength of the North American venture ecosystem.

◆ The Database

Founders and investors can consult the Startup Scout database for detailed insights on fund investments and sector-stage patterns observed this week.

◆ Funds in this edition

• DCVC Energy and Climate Fund II
• Salesforce Ventures
• Samsung Ventures
• Nexus Venture Partners
• Customer Value Fund
• Benchmark Capital Early-Stage Fund
• Overmatch Ventures Fund II
• Lux IX
• Breakout Ventures
• Sky Factory
• Speciale Invest
• Khosla Ventures