VC funding for AI startups hits $192.7b in 2025

VC funding for AI startups hits $192.7b in 2025

Tech in Asia·2025-10-03 17:00

Venture capital investment in AI startups reached US$192.7 billion in 2025, according to PitchBook.

Most funding went to large AI companies like Anthropic and xAI.

In Q3, US VCs directed 62.7% of their investments to AI, while globally it was 53.2%.

Overall VC deals total US$366.8 billion this year, with US$250.2 billion in the US.

Despite high funding, fewer startups are receiving venture backing, and fewer VC firms are raising new funds.

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🔗 Source: Bloomberg

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