NYC’s Q2 leaderboard: AI took 8 of the 9 biggest venture rounds
What Changed and Why It Matters NYC’s biggest Q2 checks went to AI—or to companies where AI is the core lever. The pattern is clear: capital is concentrating in model…
AI Now Takes 57% of Startup Capital: What It Signals for 2026
What Changed and Why It Matters AI is absorbing most venture dollars. In Q1 2026, AI startups represented roughly a third of funded companies, yet captured a majority of disclosed…
Why Meta paid $2B for 9‑month Manus: the agent exit arrives
What Changed and Why It Matters Meta acquired Singapore-based AI agent startup Manus for more than $2 billion. The company is reportedly just nine months old and already has millions…