Tagged: funding

November 10, 2025 @ 5:29 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Venture capital deal value in supply chain technology has now climbed by 26.1% as AI spurs investor confidence, according to an update from PitchBook. After several fairly sluggish quarters, venture capital is now said to be flowing back into high-potential supply chain technology. PitchBook further… Read More

November 9, 2025 @ 3:44 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Global venture capital activity in Q1-Q3 2025 shows a seemingly clear shift in strategy as the overall deal volume year-on-year declined primarily because of an 11% decline in low-value (≤ $10 million) investments. GlobalData noted that high-value investments (>$100 million) surged 17% and billion-dollar deals… Read More

November 3, 2025 @ 1:53 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Artificial intelligence funding this year is said to be on track to double 2024’s record total ($108.0B). This, according to an update from CB Insights. Although deals fell in Q3’25, billion-dollar rounds to AI infrastructure providers continued to fuel the ongoing funding surge. However, the… Read More

October 6, 2025 @ 11:32 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Ethereum Foundation revealed that it will be exchanging as many as 1,000 ETH tokens for stablecoins in order to support ongoing ecosystem growth. Leveraging CoWSwap’s TWAP solution, the Ethereum Foundation stated converting the ETH into stablecoins should help it enable work to finance research… Read More

September 20, 2025 @ 2:17 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

As the tech ecosystem navigates a landscape shaped by product development key breakthroughs as well as economic shifts, August 2025 marked a period for early-stage investments. According to recent analysis released by CB Insights, more than 1,140 funding rounds were completed by private ventures worldwide… Read More

September 11, 2025 @ 10:38 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

As the insurance industry continues its digital transformation, venture capital in insurtech remains a positive contributor amid broader market volatility. PitchBook‘s Q2 2025 Insurtech VC Trends update, released this month, offers a snapshot of the sector’s pulse through mostly the first half of this year…. Read More

September 3, 2025 @ 9:23 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The cybersecurity sector has experienced a resurgence in venture capital activity in Q2 2025, marking its strongest quarter since mid-2022. According to the latest Cybersecurity VC Trends report from PitchBook, the industry saw $4 billion invested across 163 transactions, reflecting a significant uptick in deal… Read More

September 1, 2025 @ 12:49 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The UK venture capital activity experienced a significant slowdown in the first seven months of 2025, with deal volume and value declining year-on-year. The pullback reflects a combination of “macroeconomic headwinds and the recalibration of investor strategies.” Yet, the UK’s diversified ecosystem and strong tech… Read More

August 25, 2025 @ 4:31 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In the first half of 2025, Canadian Fintechs demonstrated resilience, securing US$1.62 billion across 60 deals, according to KPMG International’s Pulse of Fintech H1’25 report. While this figure marks a significant decline from the record-breaking US$7.5 billion invested in the second half of 2024 and… Read More

August 18, 2025 @ 11:01 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The enterprise Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) sector has shown signs of a cautious rebound in venture capital activity during Q2 2025, according to PitchBook’s Q2 2025 Enterprise SaaS VC Trends report. Despite ongoing macroeconomic uncertainties, the sector is navigating a complex landscape marked by stabilizing valuations, renewed… Read More

August 14, 2025 @ 10:38 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Global Fund Performance Report, released by PitchBook, provides a comprehensive analysis of private fund strategies’ performance, offering a data-driven lens into a volatile global market landscape. Incorporating preliminary data for Q1 2025, the report captures the private capital markets’ cautious optimism at the close… Read More

August 10, 2025 @ 7:43 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The venture capital ecosystem for artificial intelligence continues to evolve rapidly, as highlighted in PitchBook’s Q2 2025 AI VC trends update. This report underscores AI’s pivotal role in driving global tech advancements, with significant investment activity shaping the sector’s trajectory. In Q2 2025, AI and… Read More

August 6, 2025 @ 8:41 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The fintech sector experienced a robust recovery in the second quarter of 2025, as detailed in PitchBook’s Q2 2025 Fintech & Payments Public Comp Sheet and Valuation Guide. The report highlights a rebound in fintech stock performance, driven by renewed investor risk appetite and strong… Read More

July 30, 2025 @ 9:20 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Equitybee, a platform connecting startup employees with accredited investors to fund stock options, has released its 2025 Mid-Year VC Liquidity Tracker. Announced on July 29, 2025, by Equitybee’s CEO Oren Barzilai, this tracker offers a comprehensive overview of major venture capital -backed liquidity events in… Read More

July 30, 2025 @ 8:17 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Q2 2025 UK Market Snapshot, released by PitchBook, offers a comprehensive overview of macroeconomic and microeconomic trends shaping the United Kingdom’s private and public markets. This data-driven report highlights a dynamic economic landscape marked by cautious optimism, evolving investment patterns, and persistent challenges stemming… Read More

July 26, 2025 @ 12:18 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Estateguru, a European crowdfunding platform specializing in property-backed loans, has announced several updates, as highlighted in their recent blog updates. With a focus on rebuilding investor trust, enhancing portfolio quality, and driving growth in core markets, the platform has reported steady loan repayments, a strategic… Read More

July 21, 2025 @ 7:53 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The cryptocurrency industry experienced a notable shift in Q2 2025, as outlined in Messari’s State of Crypto Fundraising: Q2 2025 report. Total capital raised through venture funding declined by 20% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) to $4.99 billion, marking the third consecutive quarterly drop and the lowest deal… Read More

July 20, 2025 @ 5:42 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The fintech sector is undergoing a significant shift, driven by the integration of artificial intelligence (AI), as outlined in PitchBook’s Q3 2025 Analyst Note, “Fintech’s AI Premium.” This report from PitchBook examines how AI is reshaping deal activity, valuations, and investment trends across the U.S…. Read More

July 11, 2025 @ 3:50 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The venture capital landscape in Q2 2025, as detailed in CB Insights’ State of Venture Q2’25 Report, underscores a dynamic yet uneven market shaped by artificial intelligence and cautious investor strategies. Global venture funding reached $97.2 billion across 5,336 deals, a 13% increase in funding… Read More

July 4, 2025 @ 8:20 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The venture capital landscape in 2025 continues to be shaped by transformative trends, with mega-rounds and AI-driven unicorns dominating the startup ecosystem. According to recent reports from CB Insights, the first half of 2025 has seen significant activity in high-value funding rounds and the emergence… Read More