The May 2025 US Venture Capital Funding Report
Briefly

In May 2025, US startups received $10.15 billion in funding across 458 companies, representing a 20.0% decrease from April's figures. However, a 25.5% increase in the number of funded companies suggests a market shift towards stabilizing investment trends. Although funding is down 27.5% year-over-year, the average deal size decreased significantly to $22.1 million, reflecting cautious fundraising strategies. The artificial intelligence sector led with $3.80 billion, illustrating ongoing investor confidence, while the technology space remains robust with software and machine learning also showing strong performance.
In May 2025, US startup funding saw $10.15 billion invested across 458 companies, indicating a 20.0% decrease from April but a 25.5% increase in deal volume.
The artificial intelligence sector remains dominant with $3.80 billion in funding, indicating strong investor interest despite a return to more sustainable investment levels.
Read at Alleywatch
[
|
]