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H1 2026

5 stories covering h1 2026 — fund closes, LP allocations, regulatory filings, deal flow, and fundraising signals from PipelineRoad's editorial team.

Billion-Dollar Rounds Claim 60% of Global Startup Funding in H1 2026

Crunchbase data shows 60% of global startup funding and 73% of U.S. funding went to $1 billion-plus rounds in the first half of 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.

Crunchbase data shows venture funding reached $510 billion in the first half of 2026, with Q2 contributing $205 billion and strong exit activity.

Crunchbase data shows Q2 2026 venture investment reached $205 billion as AI companies drove capital concentration and exit activity surged.

Crunchbase data shows $510 billion in global startup investment for H1 2026, led by AI concentration and record Q2 exits including SpaceX IPO.

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