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  1. FUNDINGGeneral Catalyst, YC, a16z Top Active US Investor Ranks→
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General Catalyst, YC, a16z Top Active US Investor Ranks

General Catalyst, Y Combinator and Andreessen Horowitz were Q2 2026's most active US investors, with over two-thirds of their deals going into AI startups, according to Crunchbase data.

Jul 8, 2026
FUNDING11 standouts

VCs Name the 11 Standout Startups From YC's Latest Demo Day

Investors crowning the breakout companies from Y Combinator's latest Demo Day overwhelmingly pointed to AI agents, applied-AI verticals and developer infrastructure -- a snapshot of where the smartest early money thinks the next wave is forming. The list doubles as a read on what the seed market will chase for the next year.

Jun 18, 2026