<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>IPOs have been slower with only 18 VC-backed companies going public in the U.S., while M&A activities are active, especially in AI and SaaS sectors.</li><li>Startup funding demand is surpassing available VC capital, leading to a 31% increase in valuations but creating pressure due to the supply-demand imbalance.</li><li>Despite fewer corporate venture investments, over $35B was deployed, mostly favoring growth-stage startups, indicating a shift in CVC activity.</li><li>The venture capital landscape is in transition with changing markets, evolving expectations, and the rising influence of corporate venture capital.</li></ul>

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