Yulia Slavina

Forge Global sees top bid activity in AI, defense technology, robotics, finance and biotech

Forge Global sees top bid activity in AI, defense technology, robotics, finance and biotech
Forge Global reports Q3 bid trends

Forge Global reported that in the third quarter of 2026, the companies attracting the most investor bids on its private market platform came from a mix of sectors, including artificial intelligence, defense technology, robotics, financial services and biotech.

This trend offers a look into current investor interest areas within the private markets, according to the company.

Earlier in the quarter, Forge Global highlighted five startups with the largest funding rounds on its marketplace, providing updated valuation data on these companies’ private deals (link). The firm also reported a slowdown in IPO activity after a strong start earlier in 2026, reflecting shifts in market momentum (link). These developments come as investor focus widens to include a range of sectors on Forge Global’s platform.

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