California Startups Have Raised More So Far In 2026 Than The Entire US Ever Has In A Single Year
THE SO WHAT
California pulling in over three-fourths of all US startup funding—driven heavily by AI—means talent, infra, and policy gravity are concentrating even further in one state. If you’re building elsewhere, assume capital will ask harder questions on why you’re not plugged into that ecosystem and plan your narrative accordingly.
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