February Sets an All-Time Monthly Funding Record: AI Takes 90% of $189B
Crunchbase data: startups raised a record $189 billion in February 2026, with AI-related companies capturing $171 billion — 90% of the total.
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Per Crunchbase data published on March 3, 2026, global startups raised a record $189 billion in February 2026, with AI-related companies capturing $171 billion — 90% of all venture funding — an all-time high (Crunchbase News).
Where the Money Went
Mega-rounds at leading labs like OpenAI and Anthropic were the main drivers of the record month, with hardware among other standout sectors. The concentration of capital into a handful of top companies accelerated further.
What It Signals
Investors remain broadly bullish on AI's enterprise commercialization while paying growing attention to model safety, compliance and sustainable business models.
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Source:Crunchbase News
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