US startups raised $19.44B across 492 companies in July 2026, a month defined by a convergence of mega-rounds in artificial intelligence infrastructure, energy, and robotics that pushed the late-stage total to $12.26B — 63% of all capital raised. The top four rounds alone accounted for more than $5.95B, led by Joulent, Atoms, Fireworks AI, and SambaNova. Beneath the headline figure, 401 Series A and early-stage deals collectively raised $4.45B, reinforcing the depth of the innovation pipeline across the country even as capital concentrated sharply at the top. READ MORE