Seattle's $1.5B Q1 2026: Fewer Deals, Bigger Checks, AI Dominates
Seattle's Q1 2026 saw 69 deals for $1.5B — the lowest deal count since mid-2020, reflecting a national AI-led capital concentration trend.
Venture Capital Market Analysis & Investment Trends
Understanding venture capital market dynamics helps founders time their raises and helps investors spot durable themes. Our market analysis covers deal flow, sector concentration, valuation benchmarks, and geographic shifts across the global startup ecosystem.
What Our Market Analysis Covers
- Deal volume & sizing: Round counts, median check sizes, and mega-round activity
- Sector allocation: Where capital is flowing — and where it's pulling back
- Valuation trends: Reset dynamics, revenue multiples, and late-stage pricing
- Regional comparisons: NYC vs. SF, Europe, Asia, and emerging hubs
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