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North American Startup Funding Shattered Records In First Half Of 2026, Driven By AI

US Venture Funding Soars to $412.7B, Driven by AI's Insatiable Appetite

In the first half of 2026, US venture capital hit a staggering $412.7 billion, largely propelled by massive AI deals. Is this AI boom sustainable or just a fleeting frenzy?

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