AI snapped up 50% of VC deals in 2024, reshaping funding landscape
In H1 2024 AI firms captured half of all venture deals and 61 % of megadeal capital, even as total VC spending hit $204 billion, the third‑largest year on record. Late‑stage AI startups command double the valuations of non‑AI peers, forcing founders to rethink fundraising strategies and investors to re‑balance portfolios.