US AI Startups Secure 17 Mega Rounds in Early 2026 as Funding Surge Continues
The US artificial intelligence sector has maintained its aggressive capital-raising momentum, with 17 startups securing rounds of $100 million or more in the first seven weeks of 2026. This rapid pace follows a record-breaking 2025 that saw North American startup funding soar by 46% on the back of the AI revolution.