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VC FUNDING HITS $267B RECORD, BUT AI DOMINATES

Venture capital dealmaking reached an unprecedented $267 billion in Q1 2026, yet the vast majority of capital flowed to artificial intelligence companies, signaling a narrow focus in the investment landscape.

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Investors are getting picky, and ETFs reveal exactly where the money is going. Seana Smith, Senior Investment Strategist…

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The venture capital market posted a record-shattering $267 billion the first quarter of 2026. But the data shows the lan…