Top 5 AI Startups That Raised $100M+ in Q1 2026
AI startups 2026 are commanding unprecedented capital. Q1 2026 alone saw AI companies raise a staggering $22 billion globally, with 17 individual startups securing rounds of $100 million or more. But not all funding rounds are created equal. In this article, we’re breaking down the Top 5 AI startups that raised $100M+ in Q1 2026 — the companies that landed the biggest checks, the sectors they’re targeting, and what their raises mean for the broader AI ecosystem. Table of Contents [1. Quince – $500 Million (AI Infrastructure)](#1-quince–500-million) [2. Nexthop AI – $500 Million (Enterprise AI Agents)](#2-nexthop-ai–500-million) [3. Axiom – $200