In 2024, the venture capital industry has seen a marked shift towards artificial intelligence (AI), with 41% of total venture capital raised allocated to AI companies. A total of 49 US AI startups successfully secured over $100 million in funding each this year. The valuation of AI startups has also outpaced that of non-AI startups, with premiums ranging from 25% for Series A rounds to as much as 200% for Series D rounds, indicating a potential valuation bubble. Notable companies in this funding surge include Figure Robotics, which raised funds in a Series B round, and Scale AI, which completed a Series F round. The trend highlights the growing investor confidence in AI technologies and their applications across various sectors.