VC trends: AI & infrastructure imperatives drive investment amid disruption Energy startups have raised $6.4 billion in 2026, and VC investment in the sector is on pace to climb as high as $20 billion by year’s end, as AI demand and global disruption transform industry priori

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VC trends: AI & infrastructure imperatives drive investment amid disruption Energy startups have raised $6.4 billion in 2026, and VC investment in the sector is on pace to climb as high as $20 billion by year’s end, as AI demand and global disruption transform industry priorities. Pillsbury’s New Energy Technologies report analyzes the latest global investment activity and features authoritative insights exploring how key trends like energy sovereignty objectives, rising data center and AI infrastructure demand and shifting supply chain dynamics are shaping the industry’s trajectory. Explore the report to learn more about how investors are evaluating energy technology opportunities and how startups are innovating in an evolving landscape.

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