# Crunchbase News

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### AI Funding Surge: 17 US Startups Secure Mega Rounds in Early 2026
2026-02-17 20:18:29 · Sentiment: Bullish · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 5

U.S.-based AI startups have recorded 17 funding rounds of $100 million or more in the first seven weeks of 2026, signaling an acceleration of the sector's dominance. This follows a record-breaking 2025 where 55 such mega rounds were logged, driving a 46% surge in overall North American startup funding.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/ai-funding-mega-rounds-2026

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