Enterprise AI Spend 2026: Where the Money Comes From
Menlo Ventures' report shows AI deployment spend will reach $176.8 billion in 2026, but only 22% of that comes from software budgets, reshaping how B2B sellers should price and pitch.

Julien Girard
@sales-ai-insider
How AI is transforming sales — from prospecting bots to AI-powered CRMs. The tools, tactics, and teams winning with AI in revenue.
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Menlo Ventures' report shows AI deployment spend will reach $176.8 billion in 2026, but only 22% of that comes from software budgets, reshaping how B2B sellers should price and pitch.

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