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Unicorn Fire Sale 2026: Top 4 Former Billion-Dollar Startups Sold Below Peak Valuations

November 1, 2026 by Ruchi Kumar

1st, November, 2026 – The unicorn fire sale of 2026 has become a defining story in the startup and venture capital ecosystem. Several companies that once commanded multibillion-dollar valuations have changed hands at substantially lower prices, highlighting the growing gap between peak private-market valuations and what strategic buyers are willing to pay. Four prominent examples … Read more

GrowthPal Raises $2.6 Million to Accelerate AI-Powered M&A Platform

January 15, 2026 by Ruchi Kumar

Growthpal founders: (L to R) Maneesh Bhandari, Shalu Mitruka and Amaresh Shirsat.

Singapore, January 14, 2026 — GrowthPal, an AI-powered M&A (mergers and acquisitions) platform transforming how companies discover and execute deals, has raised $2.6 million in a new funding round led by Ideaspring Capital, with participation from a group of global angel investors. The fresh capital will help the company expand its presence across the U.S. … Read more