Joshua Mann

Reporter at The Business Journals

Joshua Mann is associated with The Business Journals and is mentioned in the article "The National Beat: Venture capital is surging — who are the winners?" in The Business Journals.

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Kathryn Evans / The Business Journals Aug 10

Venture capital surges in 2026 ($412.7B H1; $1.8T Q2 exits) but gains concentrate in few startups, says PitchBook-NVCA

Venture capital totals in 2026 look dramatically larger—$412.7B in H1 and $1.8T in Q2 exits—but the gains are concentrated in a small group of startups while most of the market sees a different picture; AI-driven layoffs, firm expansions to advise on AI and regulation, and rising quantum investments with workforce challenges are also highlighted.

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Joshua Mann / The Business Journals Aug 4

VC Funding Hits $412.7B in H1 but Mega-Rounds and SpaceX’s Deals Concentrate Gains

Venture capital surged to $412.7 billion in H1, driven overwhelmingly by mega-deals and rounds of $100 million or more, while most startups saw little benefit. Exit totals were dominated by SpaceX’s $250 billion acquisition of X.AI and its $1.7 trillion IPO, concentrating gains in a handful of companies.

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