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September 4, 2025

Global venture funding in August 2025 dropped to $17B, the lowest monthly total since 2017, down 12% YoY and 44% MoM. AI led with $4.8B despite slowdowns in seed (-50% MoM) and late-stage funding (-50% MoM). US startups received 61% of funding. Largest rounds: Commonwealth Fusion ($863M Series B) and Quantinuum ($593.8M Series B). IPO market reopening signals potential recovery. Crunchbase data.

Global venture funding in August 2025 dropped to $17B, the lowest monthly total since 2017, down 12% YoY and 44% MoM. AI led with $4.8B despite slowdowns in seed (-50% MoM) and late-stage funding (-50% MoM). US startups received 61% of funding. Largest rounds: Commonwealth Fusion ($863M Series B) and Quantinuum ($593.8M Series B). IPO market reopening signals potential recovery. Crunchbase data.
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