US startups raised $20.83B in October 2026, down 25% from September
The October 2026 US Venture Capital Funding Report
AI Overview
US startups raised $20.83B across 563 rounds in October 2026, down 25% from September but up 71% from October 2025. Four $1B+ rounds from Ramp.
Why it matters
October's numbers show how concentrated US venture dollars became, with four $1B+ rounds taking 26% of the month while Series A capital jumped 72% from September.