Venture funding drops in Seattle region as AI boom reshapes startup world

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Seattle-area venture funding dropped 40% in the first half of 2026 even as U.S. startups raised a record $412.7 billion — a disconnect driven in part by the region's absence from the AI mega-rounds dominating the national market. https://www.geekwire.com/2026/venture-funding-drops-in-seattle-region-as-ai-boom-reshapes-startup-world/">Read More