Blue Owl Tech Fund Raises $150 Million Through Private Placement
THE SO WHAT
Private credit is quietly becoming a core funding rail for software and infra as equity markets stay selective. If you’re a later-stage operator, expect more term sheets from credit funds and design your capital stack to handle covenants, not just dilution.
READ THE SOURCE
MORE FROM THE WIRE
Startups & VentureKrafton doubles down on India with another $250M bet beyond gaming
Krafton pushing its India commitment past $500M and explicitly "beyond gaming" is a signal that global publishers see India as a broader consumer and tech platform, not just a user base. If you're building in India, expect more strategic capital that comes with distribution and IP leverage, not just checks.
Startups & VentureLess than 24 hours to apply for your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Side Event
Side events are where early-stage ecosystems now do most of their real work—deal flow, hiring, and customer discovery. If you’re building in a crowded category, owning a niche side event beats another generic booth spend.
Startups & VentureBessemer and Creandum set to back new AI infrastructure startup at $600m valuation, sources say
Late-stage pricing for AI infra is now drifting earlier in the company lifecycle—$600M pre-traction valuations mean infra founders are selling a story about control points, not just tech. If you’re buying from these vendors, expect rapid roadmap shifts as they race to justify that paper.
Startups & VentureChina’s Moonshot Said to Seek Up to $5 Billion in Hong Kong IPO This Year
Moonshot AI targeting up to $5B in a Hong Kong IPO shows Chinese frontier-model players are ready to tap public markets for war-chest scale. Global AI buyers should expect more regionally anchored champions with their own ecosystems, pricing, and compliance regimes — not just US-centric options.