AI startups captured 86% of US venture capital in H1 2026, squeezing non-AI founders
AI startups took $355.9B of $412.7B in US venture capital in H1 2026, leaving non-AI founders with limited funding options.
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AI startups claim 70% of Q2 2026 venture capital, reshaping the industry
AI startups raised $407B in H1 2026, with Q2 capturing 70% of venture capital, transforming startup economics and investment strategies.
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Anthropic targets a $2T IPO valuation, 31x its July annualized revenue, as it faces challenges in compute, regulation, and competition.
AI dominates 60% of European VC deals as seed funding drops 44%
European startups raised €44.1B in H1 2026, but AI absorbed 60.3% of deals, leaving seed funding at a six-year low.