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Venture capital deployed $300 billion in Q1 2026. The money is flowing to exactly three categories. Here's what that means for every other founder.

Global VC hit $300B in Q1 2026 — 70% of all 2025 capital in a single quarter. The money concentrates in AI infrastructure, defense tech, and deeptech with real IP. For founders pitching outside those categories, the market has become considerably less forgiving.