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20 April 2026

2026 Venture Capital Report

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WilmerHale's 2025 Venture Capital Report provides comprehensive analysis of US venture capital financing trends, examining SAFE financings, mega-rounds, and the impact of recent legislation on qualified small-business stock. The report explores convertible note terms, venture capital financing structures, and key factors shaping the venture capital landscape in the coming year.
United States Corporate/Commercial Law

Note From the Editors

This year’s Venture Capital Report offers a detailed review of US venture capital financing and liquidity activity and discusses key factors that will shape the coming year. We discuss SAFE financings and decisions that can lead to unexpected founder dilution, track the continued resurgence of venture financing “mega-rounds,” and examine the implications of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act for qualified small-business stock and R&D expense deductions. In addition, we analyze trends in convertible note and SAFE terms and venture capital financing terms.

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