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AI 1000 Index

Q1 2026 Edition

Comprehensive AI funding data and venture capital rankings for the 1,000 most-funded artificial intelligence companies. $0 in total VC investment tracked across 0 countries.

Last updated January 31, 2026

Key Findings

Total Funding

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Median Funding

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Public Companies

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Top Location

Top Industry

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AI Funding Analysis

Funding by Industry

Total venture funding by primary industry classification, top 10

Geographic Distribution

Number of AI 1000 companies by headquarters country

Funding Stage Breakdown

Distribution of companies by current funding stage

IPO Status

Public vs. private breakdown across the AI 1000

By industry, leads AI funding with N/A, followed by (N/A).

Geographically, hosts the most AI 1000 companies (), with () and () rounding out the top three. 0 of the 1,000 companies are publicly traded, while 0 remain private.

The AI 1000 ranks the worlds top venture-capital-funded AI companies by total cumulative funding raised, tracking 0 companies across 0 countries with a combined $0 in investment. The top 50 are shown in fullsign up for free to access the complete database and export data.

Full Rankings

Ranked by total funding raised. Click column headers to sort.

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Company
IndustriesHQ Location
Total Funding
Stage
IPO
Founded
Last Round
Last Amt

Methodology

The AI 1000 Index ranks the top 1,000 artificial intelligence companies globally by total funding raised. Companies are selected based on the following criteria:

  • Primary business operations involve artificial intelligence, machine learning, or related technologies
  • Company has disclosed at least one verified funding round
  • Active operations as of the index date (not acquired or dissolved)
  • Rankings are determined by total cumulative funding in USD

Data is sourced from public filings, press releases, and verified third-party databases. The index is updated quarterly to reflect new funding activity and market changes.

Cite This Index

APA Format

VCbacked. (2026). AI 1000 Index: Q1 2026 Edition. VCbacked. https://www.vcbacked.co/ai-1000

News / Editorial

According to the VCbacked AI 1000 Index (Q1 2026), the top 1,000 funded AI companies have raised a combined $0 across 0 countries.

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