Q3 Venture Funding Jumps 38% As More Massive Rounds Go To AI Giants And Exits Gain Steam

Global venture funding gained significantly in Q3 2025, closing up 38% year over year, Crunchbase data shows, as massive funding deals, particularly for giants in the AI sector, continued to lead.

All told, Q3 venture investment reached $97 billion, up from $70 billion in Q3 2024, per Crunchbase data. Quarter-over-quarter  funding was up slightly from $92 billion in Q2.  READ MORE