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AI startup funding surges in October, infrastructure deals dominate
AI startup funding surged in October 2025, led by infrastructure and enterprise deals, with investors backing scalable model-hosting and data platforms as consumer-AI frenzies cool.
Startup funding in October 2025 saw a sharp rise, with AI infrastructure and enterprise-AI companies capturing the lion’s share. According to data from Intellizence, mega-rounds included major raises across coding, model-hosting, and data-platform plays. Analysts attribute the growth to strong demand for scalable AI tools across industries and an investor pivot from consumer verticals to enterprise infrastructure.
The trend is boosting valuations but also raising questions about the sustainability of AI investment waves.