AI Companies Raised $242 Billion of Venture Capital in Q1 2026

This bar chart displays global venture capital funding raised by AI companies per quarter from Q1 2023 to Q1 2026. Funding surged dramatically in Q1 2026 to reach $242 billion.
| Label | Value shown on the chart |
|---|---|
| Q2 2023 | $14B |
| Q3 2023 | $17B |
| Q4 2023 | $16B |
| Q1 2024 | $16B |
| Q2 2024 | $27B |
| Q3 2024 | $25B |
| Q4 2024 | $50B |
| Q1 2025 | $66B |
| Q2 2025 | $44B |
| Q3 2025 | $49B |
| Q4 2025 | $56B |
| Q1 2026 | $242B |
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