AI Search Startups Just Banked $12 Billion in 2025

AI search startups pulled in $12 billion in venture capital in 2025 alone, and Google’s search ad revenue growth just hit a four-year low. For fintech brands still betting everything on Google rankings, the clock is running out.
AI Search Startups Just Raised $15 Billion in 18 Months

AI search startups have raised over $15 billion in 18 months, and Google’s 90% market share is starting to slip. The fight isn’t over search results. It’s over who owns the first answer, and the prize is worth trillions.
