US VC funding value soars 75% YoY in January–July 2025 despite dip in deal count

The US venture capital (VC) ecosystem recorded a striking surge in deal value during the first seven months of 2025, even as the number of deals slightly contracted compared with the same period last year.

Data from GlobalData shows that while the total number of VC transactions in the US slipped by about 4% year-on-year (YoY) between January and July 2025, the overall value of funding skyrocketed by approximately 75%.

Commenting on the trend, Aurojyoti Bose, Lead Analyst at GlobalData, noted: “This sharp divergence points to the growing size of individual deals, suggesting that investors are channeling capital into fewer but much larger opportunities. The US funding landscape remains highly resilient, with this jump in value underscoring a strong preference for high-potential startups capable of delivering outsized returns.”

Analysis of GlobalData’s Deals Database confirms the US retains its commanding lead in the global VC market. From January to July 2025, the country accounted for nearly 30% of worldwide deal volume and an impressive 65% of total deal value.

The US also outperformed several other leading markets. China, though still a key player, saw both deal activity and value shrink—by around 1% and 38%, respectively—over the same period. The UK market faced similar headwinds, registering YoY declines of 14% in deal count and 11% in deal value.

Some of the standout VC transactions fueling the US surge included $40 billion raised by OpenAI, $3.5 billion secured by Anthropic, $3 billion by Infinite Reality, $2.5 billion by Anduril, and $2 billion by Thinking Machines Lab, among others.

Note: Historical data may be subject to revision as additional deals are disclosed retroactively.