"Total US startup funding in April 2025 reached $12.69 billion across 365 companies, showing a +54.85% increase year-over-year."
"The average deal size was $34.78 million, indicating a 139.28% year-over-year increase, but a decline of 81.47% month-over-month."
In April 2025, US startup funding totaled $12.69 billion, marking a 54.85% year-over-year surge, though this reflected a stark 76.26% drop from March 2025. The impressive growth was overshadowed by a drop following OpenAI's record-breaking $40 billion funding round a month prior. Notable sectors such as Artificial Intelligence and Information Technology attracted significant investments, with AI alone securing $4.98 billion. Year-over-year comparisons revealed explosive growth in AI funding compared to 2024, while new segments like Software Engineering emerged among the top categories.
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