This Week in Startups · Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Physical AI companies have raised nearly $50 billion in venture funding in the first half of 2026, an 80% increase compared to 2022. This six-month period has already surpassed the total funding for 2022, 2023, and 2024 combined, indicating a significant acceleration in investment in the sector.
“Physical AI companies now have raised almost $50 billion in venture funding. Wait for it. In the first half of 2026. Up 80% from 2022.”
“Six months of this year outpaced 2022, 2023 and 2024 combined.”
“450 deals and $45 billion in physical AI in the first half of 26. Back in 23, it was not even 5.”