Chapter 1
The engine of ideas
Chapter 2
Global hubs of innovation
Chapter 3
The 2026 technology frontier
Chapter 4
The human side of high stakes
Ch 3 · The 2026 technology frontier
steve Venture capitalists are funding private space startups aiming to utilize low Earth orbit and beyond.
steve The 2026 technology frontier
AI, AI, the big cash flow! OpenAI and Anthropic, watch their futures grow!
steve Climate tech venture capital focuses on scalable technologies that actively remove carbon from the atmosphere.
Fun Fact
Space investing: In 2026, satellite startups are receiving venture funding to track global supply chains and climate disasters in real time.
Quiz
Which technological breakthrough lowered the cost of space startups, attracting venture capital?
Glossary
quantum computing (noun)
A field of computer science focused on developing technology based on the principles of quantum theory. Venture capital investment in this sector reached a record $3.9 billion as momentum accelerated into 2026.
A field of computer science focused on developing technology based on the principles of quantum theory. Venture capital investment in this sector reached a record $3.9 billion as momentum accelerated into 2026.