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Global venture capital investment hit a record in the first quarter of this year, according to Crunchbase data, pulling in a new generation of founders eager to raise capital before interest wanes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

To raise the prices even higher at the gas station, he’d have to buy new pumps, an investment he’s not sure he could afford now.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

"Mr and Mrs Draper are still in our thoughts and we wish them well with their campaign to raise awareness of MenB."

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

The goal was to boost capital markets activity, depressed after the global financial crisis, by making it easier for small, high-growth companies to raise capital through IPOs.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

I tried to smile, I struggled to raise my hand.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom