Investment Trends
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Emerging Markets Startup Investment Trends for 2026
African startups collectively raised $100 million across 58 deals in the first two months of 2026.
Manufacturing AI Adoption Soars While Investment Trails Behind
In just two years, the percentage of manufacturers reporting AI use has more than tripled, jumping from 16 percent in 2024 to 51 percent in 2026, according to Liberty Street Economics .
Governments Boost Venture Capital in Emerging Markets with New Funds
In 2023, government-backed funds in Southeast Asia committed a staggering $15 billion to venture capital, a 40% surge year-over-year, according to Asian Development Bank.
Texas VC Funding Leads Massachusetts in Q1
Autonomous boat builder Saronic secured $1.75 billion in the first quarter, propelling Texas startups to a collective $5.8 billion in venture capital funding.
AI Venture Capital Funding Surges as Few Startups Capture Record Investments
Venture capital dealmaking hit an all-time high in the first quarter, but the record-breaking AI venture capital funding surge is benefiting a concentrated few startups, creating a top-heavy and high-stakes market.