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### US AI Funding Accelerates: 17 Mega Rounds Recorded in Early 2026
2026-02-18 18:47:40 · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 5

US-based AI startups have secured 17 funding rounds of $100 million or more in the first seven weeks of 2026, signaling an acceleration from 2025's record pace. This surge follows a 46% increase in North American startup funding last year, driven almost exclusively by the artificial intelligence sector.
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