California startups raise $385B in 2026, more than all US startups in any prior year
California Startups Have Raised More So Far In 2026 Than The Entire US Ever Has In A Single Year
AI Overview
California companies have raised $385 billion in seed- through growth-stage rounds so far in 2026.
Why it matters
Crunchbase data shows California startups raised $385B in 2026, more than all US startups in any prior year, with OpenAI and Anthropic accounting for over half.