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Global venture funding hits record $510B in first half as AI boom accelerates
Summary
Startups worldwide raised a record $510 billion in the first half of 2026, according to a new report out today from market intelligence company Crunchbase Inc. The figure was more than investors put into venture deals across all of last year, when the total came to $440 billion. The first half also
Why It Matters
Signals increasing investor interest and capital allocation in AI startups.
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Global venture funding hits record $510B in first half as AI boom accelerates
SiliconANGLE•Jul 2, 2026
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