ResearchApr 9, 2026
AI Fundings Double VC Deal Value To $267.2B In Q1 —OpenAI Drives Record Quarter
AI fundings doubled VC deal value to $267.2B in Q1 2026. OpenAI led the surge with $122B funding round. Sullivan & Cromwell secured $1T in AI-related deals. Record quarter reflects institutional belief AI will transform multiple sectors.