Reported about 13 hours ago
U.S. AI startups saw a remarkable funding surge of 75.6% in the first half of 2025, reaching $162.8 billion, fueled by significant investments in AI technologies following the introduction of ChatGPT. In contrast, venture capital fundraising faced challenges, with only $26.6 billion raised, reflecting limited partners' concerns over past performance. Despite this, optimism grew with a 40% increase in exit activity, particularly for sectors favored by the prior administration, indicating a potential recovery in the market.
Source: YAHOO