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US VC funding skyrockets 75% in first 7 months of 2025

Thursday, August 28, 2025

Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia:

The US venture capital (VC) funding market saw strong growth in deal value during the first seven months of 2025, even as the deal volume declined, said a study.

Between January and July 2025, the total number of announced VC deals fell by about 4% compared with the same period in 2024. However, overall deal value surged by nearly 75% year-on-year, according to GlobalData.

"This stark contrast highlights the increasing value of individual deals, suggesting that investors are focusing on fewer, but more substantial opportunities. The US market has managed to maintain its robust funding environment, and this massive growth in value indicates a shift in investor sentiment, favoring high-potential startups that promise significant returns over a larger number of smaller deals," said Aurojyoti Bose, Lead Analyst at GlobalData.

An analysis of GlobalData's Deals Database revealed that the US continues to dominate the global VC landscape, accounting for a substantial share of both deal volume and value. During the first seven months of 2025, the US represented nearly 30% of the global deal volume and an impressive 65% of the total deal value.

Meanwhile, increased investor attention towards the US market is also evident from its performance compared to other top global markets. For instance, China, while still a formidable player in the VC arena, has seen a decline in both deal volume and value, with reductions of around 1% and 38%, respe......................

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