## Fundraising in 2026: Benchmarks, Trends, and What’s Different Now

From longer fundraising cycles to more frequent bridge rounds, 2025 forced founders to rethink how, when, and from whom they raise capital. Drawing on just-released Q4 2025 data and full-year results, this webinar recording analyzes fundraising trends across priced rounds, including volume, valuation trends, bridge and down rounds, dilution, and time between raises.

We spotlight AI and software startups, with a particular focus on companies raising outside Silicon Valley. Featuring Carta's Director of Insights Ashley Neville and Mark Nelson, Venture Partner at Madrona and former CEO of Tableau, the conversation bridges hard data with practical guidance for founders planning their next move.

## Featuring

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  Mark Nelson  
  Venture Partner  
  Madrona Venture Group

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  Ashley Neville  
  Insights Director  
  Carta