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BriefingEcosystem2 August 20262 min read

Asia's startup funding hits a multiyear peak in Q2, led by China and AI

Asian capital flows recovered clearly, but the bulk concentrated in China and AI-related deals.

Per Crunchbase, Asian startup funding reached a multiyear peak in Q2 2026, led by China and AI deals. The recovery is not yet evenly distributed across the region.

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  1. 01Crunchbase News — China and AI lead Asia's startup funding, Q2 2026 ↗

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