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California sees record $366B VC surge led by AI giants OpenAI and Anthropic in 2026

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20 Aug 2026, 19:00 WIB
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California sees record $366B VC surge led by AI giants OpenAI and Anthropic in 2026

California is experiencing a historic surge in venture capital investment, raising around $366 billion this year, driven largely by AI companies OpenAI and Anthropic, which together account for half of that total. OpenAI raised $122 billion in March, the largest funding round in Silicon Valley history, while Anthropic secured $95 billion across two rounds. This investment wave surpasses the combined VC funding of the other 49 states and nearly doubles California's previous record. Experts attribute this concentration to the benefits of innovation clusters and specialized labor markets, highlighting the growing importance of AI in driving economic growth.

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