According to a recent report by Crunchbase, the global venture capital landscape saw a remarkable $189 billion in funding directed towards startups in February. Notably, AI startups emerged as the primary beneficiaries, securing 90% of the total capital raised.
Three prominent companies led the charge: OpenAI, Anthropic, and Waymo. OpenAI secured a monumental $110 billion funding round, valuing the company at $730 billion. Anthropic followed with a $30 billion Series G round, reaching a $380 billion valuation. Additionally, Waymo raised $16 billion, attaining a $126 billion valuation.
Collectively, these three AI companies accounted for 83% of the total venture capital raised in February, underscoring their dominant presence in the startup investment landscape. The cumulative funding amassed by OpenAI, Anthropic, and Waymo last month alone constituted one-third of the entire $425 billion venture capital expenditure in 2025, as reported by Crunchbase.
The surge in funding for AI startups highlights the growing significance and potential of artificial intelligence technologies in driving innovation and investment within the tech industry.
Source: TechCrunch