Startups · 2h ago
North American Startup Funding Hits Record $392B in H1 2026, AI Leads
North American startups raised $392 billion in the first half of 2026, a record driven largely by AI investments. The total dwarfs previous highs, reflecting sustained investor appetite for artificial intelligence. The data comes from Crunchbase, covering U.S. and Canadian venture funding.
Meridian48 take
The headline number is eye-popping, but the concentration in AI raises questions about frothiness and whether other sectors are being starved.
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