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### US AI Startups Secure 17 Mega Rounds in Early 2026 as Funding Surge Continues
2026-02-18 18:47:07 · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 5

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.
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