Global venture funding totaled $19 billion in February, marking one of the slowest months for startup investment in the past year, according to Crunchbase data. https://t.co/ibXh926iGz

Last year, investors put a total of $61 billion into rounds of $500 million or more for U.S. venture-backed, private companies, Crunchbase data shows. That comprises a whopping 34% of total funding. https://t.co/xJYwarNLgX

February was another month for big rounds. It took $200 million or more to make the list, as defense tech and cybersecurity led the way. AI and robotic startups also landed some huge cash. https://t.co/NufJ2rfdZw