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Home » AI frenzy fuels rise in venture capital activity

AI frenzy fuels rise in venture capital activity

Companies not centered around surging technology may face funding hurdles

June 18, 2026
Matt Stephens
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Tom Simpson, CEO of Ignite Northwest, says artificial intelligence is changing the investment landscape.

| Matt Stephens

A surge in artificial intelligence investment is reshaping the venture capital landscape, driving record valuations and deal sizes while creating new challenges for startups that aren't centered on AI technology.

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