Fundraising Trends 2026: What Startups & SMEs Must Know

The fundraising landscape is changing faster than ever before. In 2026, investors will no longer focus solely on growth—but on profitable growth, AI enablement, and manageable computing costs.

In this episode, you will hear:

- Why fundraising in 2026 will differ structurally from 2025

- how AI is evolving from a tool to a new layer of business operations

- How rising infrastructure and cloud costs are changing business models

- Why mega funds, government investors, and secondaries are redefining the game

- What strategies startups and medium-sized companies need to obtain capital

Whether you're a startup, scale-up, or fast-growing medium-sized company, this episode will show you how to position yourself financially, and strategically in order to successfully secure capital in 2026—and build sustainable competitiveness.