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Global startup investment reached $297 billion in Q1 2026, a 2.5x increase over the previous quarter and surpassing pre-2019 full-year totals.

Impact: Indicates robust liquidity in the tech sector, though the source is highly concentrated, requiring scrutiny of sustainability and breadth beyond mega-deals.

— from Q1 2026 VC Surge, Microsoft AI Models, Creator Shift · TechCrunch Daily Crunch· Apr 03, 2026