North American startup funding falls 35% quarterly to $92B

Published Wednesday, October 7, 2026 · 11:31 PM EDT

North American startups raised $92B in Q3, down 35% from the previous quarter but up 50% year over year, Crunchbase News reported. AI startups received $61B. The quarter also recorded 11 acquisitions worth $1B or more, while IPO activity remained quiet. Total funding remained well below its all-time peak.

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