PitchBook reports the United States extended its lead in global venture capital rankings as AI funding dominated U.S. venture activity
Benchmark result Provisional 74% confidence first seen
Two reports describe how U.S. venture capital growth has become increasingly concentrated, with AI-related deals accounting for the majority of U.S. venture dollars in the first half of 2026. PitchBook’s Global VC Ecosystem Rankings say the United States widened its advantage over China, attributing the gap to where growth is concentrating.