US Artificial intelligent startups raked in $1.9 billion in venture capital money in Q1 2018, up 29% from the quarter before. AI accounted for 116 US deals, out of a total of 1,206 across tech sectors. AI accounted for three mega funding rounds — investments over $100 million — out of 34 across the US. Digital healthcare and cybersecurity also ranked alongside AI as the most notable Q1 funding trends.