Venture Funding Hits $300B Across 6,000 Startups in 2026

Crunchbase data indicates that venture funding reached $300 billion across 6,000 startups in 2026, with early-stage deals accounting for roughly 1,800 rounds and $41.3 billion. Capital is primarily flowing into AI, defense tech, fintech, biotech, and deeptech sectors. Early-stage teams are facing more rigorous scrutiny from investors.
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