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Despite economic headwinds, U.S.-based artificial intelligence startups are continuing to draw significant investor interest. In 2025, 19 companies have already closed funding rounds exceeding $100 million, according to TechCrunch data. This follows a banner year in 2024, which saw 49 startups reach similar milestones, with a select few attracting multiple ‘megarounds’ and seven achieving unicorn status by surpassing $1 billion in funding. While it remains to be seen if 2025 will surpass the heights of the previous year, the current investment landscape indicates sustained confidence in the future of AI innovation. […]