Startup Funding Tracker — July 3, 2026
Global venture capital deployed a record $200+ billion in Q2 2026, with AI infrastructure startups leading the charge. Together AI's $800M Series C to $8.3B valuation and Joulent's $1.75B strategic financing dominated this week's headlines, signaling sustained investor appetite for operating-layer AI and climate-tech despite macroeconomic uncertainty. Exit activity also accelerated, with SpaceX advancing its IPO roadshow and multiple acquisitions closing across sectors.














