Best of LinkedIn: Venture Capital CW 39/ 40

Venture Capital in 2026: AI Funding, Deep Tech, and the Evolving Investment Landscape We curate most relevant posts about Venture Capital on LinkedIn and regularly share key takeaways. We at Frenus support General Partners in identifying relevant Limited Partners across multiple sources, researching tailored connection strategies, coordinating event participation, and executing structured outreach campaigns that convert cold lists into meaningful conversations and committed capital. You can find more info here: https://www.frenus.com/usecases/account-based-lp-engagement-from-database-to-committed-capital This edition examines the complex dynamics of venture capital funding, offering practical strategies for founders navigating everything from early-stage fundraising and seed valuations to incubator programs and investor relations. Discussions highlight how venture economics rely heavily on management fees and rare portfolio outliers, while contrasting the aggressive growth expectations of American firms with the more conservative metrics favored in Europe. Furthermore, multiple articles analyze current macro trends such as the massive capital inflows directed toward artificial intelligence, deep tech, and physical infrastructure, alongside the distinct operational trade-offs of partnering with big tech or corporate investors. This podcast was created via Gemini Notebook.