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AI startups are eating the venture industry and the returns, so far, are good

AI startups captured a record 41% of all venture capital funding on Carta in 2025, totaling over $50 billion of the $128 billion raised. This highlights the sector's dominant position in attracting investment, with early returns appearing positive for investors. The data signals a significant concentration of capital flowing into artificial intelligence companies.

Background

Venture capital investment trends are closely watched as indicators of technological and economic shifts. Carta is a major platform used by private companies to manage equity and cap tables, making its data a reliable snapshot of startup funding.

Source
TechCrunch
Published
Mar 20, 2026 at 11:41 PM
Score
6.0 / 10