Global venture capital markets saw over $1.51 billion in funding for 10 startups, with a focus on AI infrastructure, biotechnology, and enterprise software.
Cybersecurity and AI startups dominated the list of the largest U.S. venture funding rounds between September 19 and September 25, 2026, with multiple deals exceeding $100 million.
Investors are shifting capital toward AI infrastructure, with Crusoe leading the market by raising $3.9 billion at a $30.9 billion valuation.
AI coding startup Cognition has raised $2 billion at a $48 billion valuation, nearly doubling its value in four months.
European AI company Mistral has raised $3.5 billion in a record-breaking Series D round, valuing the company at €21 billion.
