AI startups account for more than half of 2025 global venture capital funding surge

AI startups secured over 50 % of 2025 global venture funding, drawing $190 billion in capital across infrastructure, enterprise software, and automation solutions.

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AI startups account for more than half of 2025 global venture capital funding surge

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AI startups account for more than half of 2025 global venture capital funding surge
AI startups secured over 50 % of 2025 global venture funding, drawing $190 billion in capital across infrastructure, enterprise software, and automation solutions.
Artificial intelligence startups dominated the 2025 venture capital landscape, attracting over 50 % of total global funding. The latest data indicates cumulative investments surpassing $190 billion across AI infrastructure, tools, and enterprise software. Major rounds included Anthropic, OpenAI, and emerging players in generative finance and healthcare automation. 
Investors continued prioritising scalable AI models with monetisable APIs and compliance readiness for data governance. The funding wave highlights AI’s shift from experimental labs to core enterprise strategy, reinforcing the sector’s lead in innovation and productivity transformation across global industries.
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