What are the biggest funding rounds in 2026?

The largest funding rounds in 2026 have been concentrated in AI, climate tech, and healthcare startups. Several companies have raised Series B and C rounds exceeding $100M, with AI infrastructure companies leading the way in total capital raised.

How do I track startup funding announcements?

Our Funding Tracker aggregates funding announcements from startups and growth-stage companies across industries. Each entry includes the round type, amount raised, key investors, and analysis of the company's growth trajectory.

What does a funding round mean for job seekers?

Funding rounds often signal upcoming hiring surges. Companies that just raised capital typically expand their teams significantly within 6-12 months. A Series A might mean 20-50 new hires, while a Series C could mean hundreds of new positions.

Startup Funding Tracker 2026

Track the latest startup funding rounds and venture capital deals. 27 funding announcements across 6 industries.

Funding Data Insights

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Total Deals

Late-Stage Venture

188000M total

Series G

575M total

Venture

1000M total

Equity + Debt

450M total

Late Stage

7800M total

Top Funded

OpenAI

$122 billion

Anthropic

$30 billion

xAI

$20 billion

Figma

$20 billion (acquisition price)

Waymo

$16 billion

OpenAI

$10 billion

Funding by Industry

Distribution across sectors

Technology

78%

Aerospace & Defense

Healthcare

Finance

Automotive & EV

Fintech

Wayve · February 24, 2026

Wayve Raises $1.2 Billion for Robotaxi Deployment in London

UK self-driving startup Wayve raised $1.2 billion (up to $1.5B with Uber contingent) in a Series D round backed by Microsoft, NVIDIA, Uber, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, and Stellantis for commercial robotaxi trials in 2026.

$1.2 billion raisedSeries D

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Startup Funding Tracker 2026

Funding Data Insights

Wayve Raises $1.2 Billion for Robotaxi Deployment in London

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