# Q1 2026 Venture Funding Hits $300B Record

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Published: 2026-04-06T19:15:47+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode, we examine the astonishing $300 billion venture funding in Q1 2026, with 80% allocated to AI startups. We also discuss the implications of new AI regulations, healthcare breakthroughs, and Meta's recent AI security incident. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:43 AI Regulation Surge 04:00 Georgia's AI Bills 05:41 NOAA Labs Breakthrough 09:51 Meta's AI Incident 13:26 Venture Funding Insights Get the top 80+ AI Models for $8.99 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai How I Grow and Scale My Business with AI: https://www.skool.com/aihustle

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