Hedge Funds Hit the Brakes on Venture Deals After Strong Start to 2026

Most crossover and life sciences funds completed fewer private market investments in the second quarter, though AI opportunities could fuel a rebound.

Stephen Taub June 30, 2026

So much for the venture capital revival.Most hedge funds that invest in private markets were less active in the second quarter than in the previous period, according to an analysis of Crunchbase data. The slowdown spanned both funds that broadly specialize in technology-related investments and

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