If you’re not an AI startup, good luck raising money from VCs in 2025 as funding floods into AI innovation.
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AI Startups Dominate VC Funding 2025 If You’re Not An AI Startup, Good Luck Raising Money From VCs If you’re not an AI startup, good luck raising money from VCs in 2025. The latest data from PitchBook reveals a stunning shift in venture capital priorities — artificial intelligence now commands the majority of global startup funding. AI has officially become the investor favorite, leaving non-AI founders scrambling for attention and cash. Image Credits:Getty Images AI Is Now The Heart Of VC Investing According to PitchBook and Bloomberg data, VCs have poured $192.7 billion into AI startups so far this year, out of a total $366.8 billion in global venture capital. That means AI startups now attract over 50% of all VC investment worldwide — a historic first. In the most recent quarter alone, AI accounted for 62.7% of U.S. venture funding and 53.2% globally . These numbers highlight an unmistakable trend: investors are chasing AI opportunities faster than ever, while other industries are seeing funds dry up. The Winners: Anthropic,…
