KPMG – Venture Pulse, Q2 2025

Summary

The main theme of the report is the analysis of global trends in venture financing for the second quarter of 2025.

Key findings include: global venture capital investments decreased from $128.4 billion in Q1'25 to $101.05 billion in Q2'25. The US attracted nearly 70% of global venture investments in Q2'25. Key investment sectors include artificial intelligence (AI), defense technology (defencetech), space technology (spacetech), and fintech. Significant investments in AI and defencetech were also observed in Europe and Asia. AI is expected to remain a hot sector for investments in Q3'25.

Region: Global

Published: August 2025

Author(s): KPMG

Language: English

Tech drivers: AI Alternative Energy Blockchain Cybersecurity and privacy Mobile Quantum Computing

Social drivers: Diversity and equality

Geopolitical drivers: Economic conditions Political instability and conflicts Regulatory changes Supply chains disruption

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