Business1 hOctober 7, 2026, 20:55

North American startup funding hits $92B in Q3, with $61B going to AI

North American startups raised $92B in Q3, down 35% quarter over quarter but up 50% year over year. AI startups took $61B of the total, and there were 11 $1B+ acquisitions and IPOs while the IPO market stayed quiet.

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North American startup funding hits $92B in Q3, with $61B going to AI

Total funding reached $92B, down 35% from Q2
Funding rose 50% year over year
AI startups captured $61B of the total
11 deals and IPOs topped $1B

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