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The legal-AI startup is in talks to raise at least $500m at a $15.5bn valuation, including the new money, The Information reported. That is a 40% jump on the $11bn it set only five months ago, when it raised $200m. Lightspeed Venture Partners is keen to lead the round.

Defense tech startup Hadrian just crossed into near-unicorn territory with a fresh funding round that values the AI-powered manufacturing company at nearly $8 billion. The massive valuation signals a dramatic shift in venture capital as investors pile into defense technology startups riding President Trump’s military modernization push. It’s the latest sign that defense tech has…

Published August 03, 2026, 10:16 a.m. EDT | Updated August 03, 2026, 3:39 p.m. EDT 7 Min Read The accounting firm M&A market has changed significantly over the past several years. Buyers are no longer simply purchasing a book of tax returns or applying a standard multiple to gross revenue. They …