AI Soaks Up 70%+ of Q2 2026 Venture Capital — $510B in H1, More Than All of 2025 Combined
Summary
In Q2 2026, AI captured over 70% of venture capital, with H1 2026 reaching $510 billion, surpassing the total for all of 2025.
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