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Global venture investment surges to $97 billion in Q3 2025 driven by AI-led deal flow
Global venture funding climbed 38% to $97 billion in Q3 2025, led by AI startups like Anthropic and xAI capturing nearly half of deployed capital.
Global venture capital funding reached $97 billion in Q3 2025, representing a 38% year-on-year rise, according to data from PitchBook and CB Insights. The United States contributed $60 billion, while Europe and Asia accounted for $18 billion and $14 billion respectively. Nearly 46% of total capital flowed into artificial intelligence startups, including Anthropic’s $13 billion round and xAI’s $5.3 billion financing.
Late-stage funding volumes grew 24% sequentially, with the median deal size climbing to $74 million amid broader tech sector recovery.