"Institutional investors who put money into venture funds held back in 2025 despite a rebound in startup exits. When firms take longer to lock in new money, they often slow hiring and get stingier with titles, as it's easier for them to justify new seats and promotions after a close. US venture firms raised $45.7 billion across 376 funds through the third quarter, putting the industry on track for its lowest annual haul since 2017, according to the PitchBook-NVCA Venture Monitor."
"Fund managers took a median of 15.6 months to close a fund, up from 9.7 months in 2022, PitchBook found. For women - a minority of dealmakers - the chill can feel even colder. And yet, women continued to advance. The list below highlights women in investing roles who became partners or rose to higher titles in 2025, at firms including Khosla Ventures, Greylock Partners, Lightspeed Venture Partners, and Bain Capital Ventures."
Venture fundraising slowed in 2025, with US firms raising $45.7 billion across 376 funds through the third quarter, a pace toward the lowest annual haul since 2017. Fund closings took a median 15.6 months, up from 9.7 months in 2022, causing many firms to slow hiring and limit promotions. Institutional investors pulled back despite improving startup exit activity. Women comprised 17% of decision-makers at large venture firms in 2024. Despite being a minority of dealmakers and facing tougher conditions, women moved up into partner and higher investing roles at several top firms.
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