Crunchbase Data: Less Than 2% Of 2026 Venture Funding Went To Post-Election Red States
Crunchbase data reveals a stark geographic divide in startup funding, with red states (those with Republican governors and senators) capturing less than $9 billion in venture investment year-to-date—less than a typical week of nationwide funding. Purple states received about $28.6 billion, while blue states dominated the remainder. Recent electoral shifts moved Texas and Ohio from red to purple status, further concentrating capital in politically competitive regions.
Key points
- Red states received under $9B of 2026 venture funding despite housing 25% of population
- Purple and blue states capture 95%+ of venture capital
- Texas and Ohio's shift to purple status likely to increase funding concentration
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