ResearchApr 4, 2026
Global Startup Funding Shatters Records: $297 Billion in Q1 2026 —AI Accounts for 80% of All Venture Deals
Global startup funding hit record $297 billion in Q1 2026, with AI deals dominating 80% of total deal value. OpenAI, Anthropic, and xAI raised over $130 billion combined. First quarter exceeds full-year 2024 total as AI infrastructure arms race accelerates.