VC Funding Smashes $267B Record on AI Boom
Venture capital dealmaking hit a record $267 billion in Q1 2026. Nearly all investments poured into the AI race, per PitchBook data. The report underscores AI's total dominance in the funding landscape.
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Venture capital dealmaking hit a record $267 billion in Q1 2026. Nearly all investments poured into the AI race, per PitchBook data. The report underscores AI's total dominance in the funding landscape.

PJM Interconnection LLC proposes an emergency addition of 15 gigawatts of new power supplies. This targets potential electricity shortages from the AI-driven data center boom. The initiative aims to meet surging demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure.

Arm CEO Rene Haas highlights a $100 billion chip market opportunity from the AI boom in cloud computing and data centers. The company expects this segment to dominate its business ahead. Interview recorded March 23 for Bloomberg Tech: Europe.

Nvidia reported stellar Q4 results and forecasted $78B revenue, beating $72.1B expectations. CEO Jensen Huang addressed doubts on AI boom longevity amid record $120B annual profit. The results underscore Nvidia's AI-driven market dominance.

Nvidia issued a bullish quarterly revenue forecast. This indicates the AI computing build-out remains on track. The company is now the world's most valuable.

A new pitch in the AI boom encourages homeowners to host mini data centers. The initiative aims to accelerate AI compute deployment. Residents receive compensation for hosting hardware.

Robinhood is riding the AI market rally to confidentially file for an IPO of its second retail venture fund. Unlike the first, this fund targets both growth-stage and early-stage startups. The move aims to capitalize on booming AI investments.
TDK CEO Noboru Saito discusses the company's latest earnings and the business impact from the AI boom. He appeared on Bloomberg: The Asia Trade with host Shery Ahn.
Hut 8 Corp. plans to tap investment-grade debt markets. Funds will build a data center linked to Alphabet's Google. This joins AI boom-driven borrowing wave.
ASM International beat Q2 revenue estimates. AI investments are boosting demand for its chip-making equipment. This highlights ongoing AI-driven growth in semiconductor tools.