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Global VC investment hit a record $297B in Q1 2026, up 150% YoY, with AI startups capturing 81% of the funding; just four companies raised 64% of the total (@geneteare / Crunchbase News) https://t.co/cbVKfTjFKm https://t.co/pgjQ6K3aVI 📥 Send tips! https://t.co/wlNZvXuhJs
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