Startups · 2h ago
Asia Startup Funding Hits 3-Year High on China and AI Boom
Asia saw $42.8 billion in startup funding in Q2 2026, the highest quarterly total in over three years. China led with a $7.4 billion raise by AI firm DeepSeek. The surge underscores Asia's growing dominance in tech investment, driven by AI and Chinese startups.
Meridian48 take
The DeepSeek raise alone accounts for 17% of the quarter's total, suggesting the headline figure may overstate broad market strength.
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