CVCs Allocate More Capital to Fewer Deals Amid Rising AI Costs
Corporate venture capital (CVC) firms are investing more money into fewer deals as they focus on strategic investments in later-stage AI startups. In the first half of 2026, CVCs accounted for a decade-low 21.1% of U.S. venture deals but contributed to an all-time high share—82.6%—of deal value.
Topics: AI investment corporate strategy CVC Microsoft OpenAI