AI firms raised a total of $11.8 billion in the third quarter, accounting for approximately 30% of VC investments globally.Overall, AI startups have raised a record $53 billion year-to-date, surpassing the total for all of 2021.Investment giant VanEck has launched a $30 million fund targeting AI and blockchain innovations in FinTech and digital assets.San Francisco-based legal tech startup EvenUp has raised $135 million in Series D funding, valuing the company at over $1 billion.