Venture Funding Soars to $113 Billion in Q1 2025, OpenAI's $40 Billion Round Leads the Charge
Summary
Global venture funding skyrockets to a staggering $113 billion in Q1 2025, fueled by OpenAI's record-breaking $40 billion raise and Google's planned $32 billion Wiz acquisition, signaling a resurgence in startup exits.
Key Points
- Global venture funding totals $113 billion in Q1 2025, up 54% year-over-year driven by late-stage deals
- OpenAI's $40 billion funding round, the largest ever for a private company, accounts for one-third of the total
- Startup M&A rebounds with $71 billion in reported exit value, including Google's planned $32 billion acquisition of Wiz