Nov 1, 2026

3Q26 Caplight Venture Market Update

Venture round sizes have outgrown the venture funds writing the checks. This year, startups have raised nearly $5 for every $1 raised by VC funds, the largest gap on record. Non-traditional venture investors have stepped up to fill the gap.

Find out more in our latest Venture Market Update. Highlights include:

  • $515B deployed into startups YTD, compared to ~$110B raised by VC funds.

  • Non-VC investors led ~70% of venture deal value in 2026.

  • Co-invests now represent 40% of Caplight trades, up from 10% in Q1.

  • 18 companies raised $1B+ in Q3 alone, nearly matching all of 2025. 

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This does not constitute an offer by Caplight Technologies, Inc. to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, any securities and may not be used or relied upon in connection with any offer or sale of securities. An offer or solicitation can be made only through the delivery of final offering document(s) and purchase agreement(s), and will be subject to the terms and conditions and risks delivered in such documents. Any securities offered are offered through Caplight Markets LLC, member FINRA/SIPC.

© Copyright Caplight Technologies, Inc. 2026. All rights reserved.

Disclaimer

All investments involve risk, including the risk of loss of principal. You should carefully consider your investment objectives, risks, transaction costs and other expenses before deciding to invest in options, swaps or other investments.

This does not constitute an offer by Caplight Technologies, Inc. to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, any securities and may not be used or relied upon in connection with any offer or sale of securities. An offer or solicitation can be made only through the delivery of final offering document(s) and purchase agreement(s), and will be subject to the terms and conditions and risks delivered in such documents. Any securities offered are offered through Caplight Markets LLC, member FINRA/SIPC.

© Copyright Caplight Technologies, Inc. 2026. All rights reserved.

Disclaimer

All investments involve risk, including the risk of loss of principal. You should carefully consider your investment objectives, risks, transaction costs and other expenses before deciding to invest in options, swaps or other investments.

This does not constitute an offer by Caplight Technologies, Inc. to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, any securities and may not be used or relied upon in connection with any offer or sale of securities. An offer or solicitation can be made only through the delivery of final offering document(s) and purchase agreement(s), and will be subject to the terms and conditions and risks delivered in such documents. Any securities offered are offered through Caplight Markets LLC, member FINRA/SIPC.