Ai Investments
6 stories covering ai investments — fund closes, LP allocations, regulatory filings, deal flow, and fundraising signals from PipelineRoad's editorial team.
Billion-Dollar Rounds Take 60% of Global Startup Funding in 2026
Crunchbase data shows 60% of global funding and 73% of U.S. funding went to $1B+ rounds in the first half of 2026, led by OpenAI and Anthropic.
Largest Seed Rounds in Past Six Months for AI Companies
Crunchbase data shows at least 12 companies raised $100 million or more in seed rounds globally, mostly in AI sectors.
Seed Funding in U.S. Skewing Larger in 2025, Crunchbase Data Shows
Crunchbase data reveals U.S. seed funding grew only for deals of $10 million and above in 2025, amid declines in smaller rounds.
Kleiner Perkins Raises $1B Early-Stage Fund and $2.5B Growth Funds for AI
Venture firm Kleiner Perkins has raised $1 billion for an early-stage fund and $2.5 billion for growth funds focused on AI investments.
Kleiner Perkins Raises $3.5bn for AI-Focused Funds
Venture firm Kleiner Perkins has raised $3.5bn to invest in AI-driven companies, with allocations for early-stage and growth-stage funds, according to Private Equity Wire.
General Catalyst in Early Talks to Raise $10bn Across Funds
General Catalyst is discussing raising approximately $10bn for multiple investment strategies, as reported by Bloomberg.
