"NYC startup funding reached $1.50B across 52 deals in November 2025. The city captured 11.6% of classified US startup funding, with particular strength in Early-Stage funding where NYC represented 22.6% of the national total. The city remains a powerhouse for launching new ventures, capturing nearly a quarter of all US Early-Stage funding. The month showed modest sequential growth of 4.8% from October's $1.43B, driven largely by four Late-Stage deals totaling $800M."
"The stage distribution in November tells a story of concentration and disparity. Four Late-Stage deals commanded more than half of all funding ($800M, or 53.4%), with an average round size of $200M-nearly ten times larger than the overall median deal size of $10M. This heavy skew toward mega-rounds in mature companies reflects a broader trend: institutional capital continues to flow toward proven business models with clear paths to profitability or exit."
"However, the year-over-year decline of 6.4% from November 2024's $1.60B indicates the market is still finding its footing compared to last year's stronger activity. The 32.5% drop in deal count month-over-month-from 77 deals in October to 52 in November-reflects typical seasonal variation as the year winds down, though the average deal size jumped 54.8% to $28.8M as larger rounds dominated the month."
NYC startups raised $1.50B across 52 deals in November 2025, representing 11.6% of classified US startup funding. The city captured 22.6% of national Early-Stage funding, underlining strong early-stage venture formation. Month-over-month funding rose 4.8% from October, driven by four Late-Stage rounds totaling $800M. Year-over-year funding declined 6.4% from November 2024, signaling a softer market compared with the prior year. Deal count fell 32.5% from 77 to 52, reflecting seasonal slowdown, while average deal size jumped 54.8% to $28.8M as mega-rounds dominated funding totals. Median and average round sizes show a wide dispersion by stage.
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