StartupsSaaStrabout 1 hour ago
Record 8,625 Startups Raise First Funding
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Through Q3 2026, 8,625 US startups closed their first venture round, beating 2021's record of 8,507. Total capital reached $34.3 billion, with 82.7% going to AI. Pre-seed valuations tripled to $12M, while smaller VCs struggle as megafunds capture 88.2% of capital.
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