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Vertical AI Overtakes Horizontal AI in Funding for First Time — AI Coding +320%, Agents +260%, Vertical SaaS +250%
For the first time in venture history, vertical AI funding has surpassed horizontal AI as investors prioritize industry-specific solutions in healthcare, legal, fintech, and drug discovery. AI Coding is the fastest-growing category at +320% YoY, followed by AI Agents at +260% and Vertical SaaS+AI at +250%. Redpoint's 2026 Market Update confirms horizontal SaaS down 35% over 12 months while vertical SaaS is flat (+3%), showing investors see faster time-to-value, stronger retention, and higher willingness to pay in narrow verticals.
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