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Bailey McCann, Opalesque New York: US venture capital funding is hitting new highs driven by investments in AI-focused companies, according to a new report from GlobalData. While the total number of VC deals announced in the US saw a slight decrease of around 4% in H1 2025 compared to H1 2024, the value of these deals surged by 87% to $116 billion, the report says.
An analysis of GlobalData's Deals Database revealed that the US accounted for more than 30% of the total number of VC deals announced globally during H1 2025, while its share in terms of funding value stood at around 65%.
"This contrast highlights a growing trend where investors are increasingly favoring quality over quantity, underscoring a strategic shift towards larger investments in high-potential startups," said Aurojyoti Bose, lead analyst at GlobalData. "The massive growth in deal value is due to several factors, including an increased focus on technology-driven sectors such as artificial intelligence (AI). Investors are recognizing the transformative potential of these areas and are willing to invest larger sums to secure a stake in the next wave of innovation."
Some of the notable VC funding deals announced in the US during H1 2025 include $40 billion in funding for OpenAI, $3.5 billion secured by Anthropic, $3 billion raised by Infinite Reality, $2.5 billion secured by Anduril, and $1 billion secured by Grammarly, among others.
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