How to Start a Corporate Venture Capital Fund: SEC Compliance
Learn SEC compliance requirements for launching a corporate venture capital fund, including registration thresholds, Exempt Reporting Adviser status, and unique regulatory challenges facing corporate VC structures versus traditional funds.
May 12, 2026
Series B Fundraising Timeline: California vs New York
Series B funding timelines differ significantly between California (12-18 months) and New York (18-24 months). Discover how investor density, sector focus, and capital availability affect fundraising speed in America's two dominant tech hubs.
May 12, 2026
Series B Funding Timeline: How Long Does It Take in the USA?
Series B funding timelines have extended to 28-31 months after Series A in 2024, the longest wait in over a decade. Learn why VC funding timelines are lengthening and what metrics startups need to secure institutional capital.
May 12, 2026
RISE Robotics RegCF: Fluid-Free Construction Actuation
RISE Robotics launches Regulation Crowdfunding on Wefunder targeting $1 million for its Beltdraulic™ technology—a fluid-free alternative to hydraulics for construction robotics and defense. Company reports $9.7M revenue with active commercial deployments.
May 12, 2026
Emerald Lake's $825M Final Close: What LPs Still Reward
Emerald Lake Capital Management closed its $825M fund 60% above target, proving institutional LPs back proven operators over narratives. Discover what emerging fund managers need to scale.
May 12, 2026
Mid-Cap Technology Investment Fund: AI and DeFi Bets
Global Millennial Capital closed a $100 million IPO Opportunities Fund targeting mid-cap technology companies valued between $5B-$20B in AI, decentralized finance, and energy tech—filling the gap ignored by mega-funds and early-stage investors.
May 12, 2026
OpenAI's $4B Enterprise Unit: Why AI Infrastructure M&A Matters
OpenAI's $4 billion commitment to launch OpenAI Deployment Company and acquire Tomoro signals that vertical integration in AI infrastructure now commands institutional capital at scale.
May 12, 2026
FINRA Rule 3290: What BD Compliance Changes Mean for Funds
FINRA Rule 3290 consolidates Rules 3270 and 3280, streamlining outside activity disclosures for registered representatives while increasing compliance burdens for broker-dealers and fund managers.
May 12, 2026
GlobalFoundries Dividend: Foundry Shift to Yield Returns
GlobalFoundries announced its first-ever dividend following Q1 2026 results, marking a strategic pivot from capital reinvestment to shareholder yield. This signals semiconductor foundries now compete against dividend-paying industrials for investor capital.
May 12, 2026
Konvy Series B: Why Cool Japan Fund Chose Southeast Asia
Konvy closed a $22 million Series B led by Cool Japan Fund in May 2026, expanding across Thailand, Malaysia, and the Philippines. This deal demonstrates geographic arbitrage in emerging consumer markets for accredited investors.
May 12, 2026
Mega Venture Capital Fund Close: LP Consolidation Hits $800M
Emerald Lake Capital Management closed its $800 million fund on April 27, 2026, surpassing its $750 million hard cap. The oversubscribed raise signals LP capital concentration around larger fund managers, impacting smaller GPs and accredited investor venture exposure strategies.
May 12, 2026
PE Secondary Investment: Flow Control Group Deal Signals Shift
KKR's minority stake sale of Flow Control Group to Neuberger Berman signals a strategic pivot in PE secondary investments. Rather than traditional exits, large-cap firms now use recapitalizations to create LP liquidity while retaining upside.
May 12, 2026