Venture capital surges in 2026 ($412.7B H1; $1.8T Q2 exits) but gains concentrate in few startups, says PitchBook-NVCA

Venture capital totals in 2026 look dramatically larger—$412.7B in H1 and $1.8T in Q2 exits—but the gains are concentrated in a small group of startups while most of the market sees a different picture; AI-driven layoffs, firm expansions to advise on AI and regulation, and rising quantum investments with workforce challenges are also highlighted.