5 startup funding rounds, 5 to 11 January 2026: xAI's $20bn Series D+ leads

Startups raised $22.28bn across 5 rounds. AI drew the most money, and North America led by region.

Raised$22.28bn

Rounds5

Median round$150m

$1bn+ valuations1

We tracked 5 startup funding rounds announced from 5 to 11 January 2026, worth $22.28bn in disclosed funding.

The largest was xAI's $20bn Series D+ round. DayOne followed with $2bn.

AI startups raised $20.15bn across 2 rounds, and those based in North America raised $20.28bn.

8 January 2026