Jumbo-Sized Series A Rounds Are On The Rise
114 Series A rounds of $100M+. That's the highest annual total in years — and AI/chips/robotics are leading the charge.
Why it matters
Large early-stage funding rounds are surging in 2026, signaling where venture capital is betting on AI infrastructure and autonomy. Practitioners budgeting for competitive positioning and market consolidation need to track which categories are attracting megadeals.
The key facts
8 to know114 Series A rounds of $100M+ globally in 2026 YTD (highest in years, per Crunchbase)
On track to top all-time annual peak
AI, chips, and robotics identified as leading categories
Data published September 2026
114 Series A rounds of $100M+ globally in 2026 YTD
On track to exceed all-time peak annual total
Focus areas: AI, chips, robotics (per headline)
Data source: Crunchbase
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Publisher excerpt: So far this year, global startups have secured at least 114 Series A rounds of $100 million or more, per Crunchbase data. That’s the highest annual total in years and on track to top the all-time peak. We take a look at where the money is going.