The global venture capital (VC) funding activity in 2025 showcased a shift towards larger funding rounds, even as overall deal volume declined. The volume of high-value investments (>$100 million) increased by 25% in 2025 compared to the previous year, indicating that investors were pivoting towards higher-value opportunities, according to GlobalData, a leading intelligence and productivity platform.
The total number of VC deals with disclosed funding value announced globally fell by around 3% year-on-year (YoY) in 2025, mainly driven by a 10% drop in low-value (≤ $10 million) investments.
Aurojyoti Bose, Lead Analyst at GlobalData, comments: "There was a stark contrast in the dynamics of low-value versus high-value investments. The increase in number of high-value funding rounds suggests that investors are focusing on quality over quantity. This is indicative of a trend, where investors are willing to back fewer companies with substantial capital – a broader strategy of consolidating resources to support companies with proven business models and scalable growth potential."
