[Data: 300 billion yuan flowed into Chinese AI startups in the first half of the year, with venture capital accelerating toward AI and hard tech] According to CCTV Finance, global experience shows that the rise of many leading tech companies is inseparable from the support of venture capital. In the first half of this year, investment in high-tech industries increased by 4.6% year-on-year. Behind this figure is the continuous recovery of venture capital activity. Industry insiders generally believe that the development of AI technology is the core driving force behind this round of recovery in the venture capital market, with funds accelerating toward fields such as AI, quantum technology, and computing power. Data shows that in the first half of 2026, the total financing of Chinese AI startups exceeded 300 billion yuan, surpassing the total for the entire year of 2025. The concentrated influx of funds has led to a rapid rise in valuations, making 'quota grabbing' a buzzword in the primary market.