AI companies raised about $242 billion in the first quarter of 2026, accounting for about 80% of global venture capital. The funding was concentrated in a few large rounds, led by OpenAI at $122 billion, while Gartner forecast global AI spending will reach $2.52 trillion in 2026.
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AI Sector Q1 Funding Hits $242B as OpenAI Leads Mega Rounds
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