Governor Gavin Newsom announced that California, the nation’s #1 state for venture capital, has reached another major milestone, attracting $366 billion in venture capital funding in 2026. This year, more than 4,000 California-based startups have secured more funding than startups in all 49 other states combined. Fueled by California’s unmatched leadership in technology, artificial intelligence, and innovation, the Golden State continues to outperform the rest of the nation, attracting investment, creating new companies, and building the industries that will define the future. READ MORE