87.5% of Venture Dollars Funneled into AI, Leaving Other Tech Sectors Starved
GaryMarcus · x · 2026-08-13
PitchBook's latest data reveals that a staggering 87.5% of U.S. venture capital funding in the first half of 2026 was funneled into AI megadeals.
This heavily skewed investment climate means that if AI fails to meet high expectations, it could trigger broad industry issues, as other technological sectors like biotech and batteries have been severely marginalized.
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