Startups & VC

Q1 2026 Global VC Funding Reaches Record $300 Billion; AI 80%

Distributed across 6,000 startups, both quarter-over-quarter and year-over-year growth hit record +150%. Capital concentrates in mega-rounds, large-scale deals, and AI.

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