AquiPor RegCF Crowdfunding: $65.6M Valuation Raise
AquiPor launched a Regulation Crowdfunding campaign on StartEngine in May 2026 at $65.6M pre-money valuation, seeking $3.7M to commercialize permeable pavement technology that filters stormwater and reduces municipal infrastructure costs.
May 14, 2026
BackerKit RegCF Crowdfunding: $1M Raise Opens
BackerKit launched a $1,000,000 Regulation Crowdfunding offering on Wefunder, targeting growth capital for its creator-focused crowdfunding platform. Learn about RegCF investment minimums and allocation details.
May 14, 2026
Daniel Film LLC RegCF Crowdfunding: Horror Sequel
Daniel Film LLC launched a $1M Regulation Crowdfunding campaign on Wefunder to finance Popeye The Slayer Man 2, a horror sequel starring Daniel Baldwin and Avaryana Rose, offering non-accredited investors access to entertainment equity.
May 14, 2026
Ghost in Indiana RegCF: Film Crowdfunding Revenue Share
Ghost in Indiana is raising up to $1.24M through RegCF revenue share securities on Wefunder. The supernatural romantic dramedy has raised $58,710 with a minimum $100 investment and 1.20X return multiple.
May 14, 2026
Private Credit Fund India: ASK Alternates' ₹2,500 Crore Bet
ASK Alternates launches ₹2,500 crore private credit fund targeting 14-16% gross IRR through senior secured lending to Indian businesses in infrastructure, healthcare, and manufacturing sectors.
May 14, 2026
IPO Opportunities Fund: Why Mid-Cap Pre-IPO Bets Win
Global Millennial Capital closed a $100M IPO Opportunities Fund targeting $5B-$20B market-cap companies. Learn why institutional capital is betting on mature mid-market tech businesses positioned for liquidity events.
May 14, 2026
HCLTech Leads $300M Sarvam AI Round at $1.5B Valuation
HCLTech invests $150M in Bengaluru-based Sarvam AI, positioning the IT services giant as lead investor in a $300M round valuing the AI startup at $1.5B—seven times its 2023 valuation.
May 14, 2026
Strategic Health Funds Replace Traditional VC in Medtech
Strategic health venture funds are replacing traditional generalist VCs in medtech financing. Ajax Health Fund's $60M solo investment in UroMems demonstrates how specialized health funds provide regulatory expertise and market knowledge generalist VCs cannot match.
May 14, 2026
Add-On Acquisition Strategy: Audax 1,500th Deal Proves Operational Leverage Beats Market Timing
Audax Private Equity's milestone 1,500th add-on acquisition in April 2026 demonstrates that operational value creation and disciplined buy-and-build strategies generate superior returns regardless of market cycles, proving systematic integration beats fundraising arbitrage.
May 14, 2026
CLARITY Act 2026: What Crypto Regulation Means for Institutional Investors
The CLARITY Act 2026 establishes the first comprehensive regulatory framework for digital assets, assigning SEC authority over token sales and CFTC control over secondary market trading. Learn what this means for institutional capital deployment.
May 14, 2026
Student Housing Fund Closes $1.64B in 2026: What Core Spaces Sees That Broader CRE Misses
Core Spaces closed its $1.64B flagship student housing fund in May 2026, outperforming broader CRE as office vacancy hits 19.2%. Student housing maintains 94%+ occupancy through economic cycles.
May 14, 2026
Community-Led Capital Formation: How Retail Investors Are Reshaping Private Markets in 2026
Community-led capital formation is reshaping private markets as retail investors bypass institutional gatekeepers. FrontFundr data shows $83.2M in investment activity, up 91% YoY.
May 14, 2026