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UK AI Funding Hit a Record. The Deal Count Didn't Move.

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Originally published on AI Tech Connect . The number that matters is not $9.6bn The record is real. Data compiled by Tracxn and reported on 10 August 2026 puts UK AI fundraising at $9.6bn for H1 2026 — up 360% on H1 2025 and up 284% on H2 2025. The deal count went the other way. 69 deals in H1 2026…

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  1. 2026-09-01 09:31 · DEV Community — Machine Learning
    UK AI Funding Hit a Record. The Deal Count Didn't Move.

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