... accessing public markets is once again open, and investors are ready to welcome new technology issuers. Mega Rounds and New "Unicorns": Investments Hit Records The artificial intelligence sector continues to serve as the primary magnet for venture capital in 2025, setting new records for funding volume. In the first half of the year, unprecedented mega rounds took place: an investment consortium led by SoftBank invested approximately $40 billion in AI developer OpenAI — the largest private funding in the history of the tech industry....

... for IPOs may persist if the success of the initial offerings is maintained and the macroeconomic environment remains stable. Mega-Rounds and New Unicorns: Investments Hit Records The artificial intelligence sector in 2025 has become a major magnet for venture capital, setting new records for funding amounts. Just in the first half of the year, unprecedented rounds have occurred, raising the bar for investment generosity to a new level. Among the largest deals this year: SoftBank & OpenAI: A consortium of investors led by SoftBank invested ...

... arrival of the new administration) has further simplified the closure of such major deals. Ultimately, the revival of M&A provides confidence to investors that a successful startup can bring the long-awaited profit through a sale to a strategic buyer. Venture Funds: Capital Concentration and New Strategies Within the venture capital industry, notable changes are occurring against the backdrop of a market upturn. The largest funds are consolidating the lion's share of capital , while smaller players find it increasingly ...

... investors are still approaching deals selectively and cautiously. Below are key events and trends shaping the current agenda of the venture market as of August 10, 2025: The Return of Mega Funds and Large Investors. Leading players are forming record venture funds and increasing investments, re-injecting capital into the market and amplifying risk appetite. Mega Funding Rounds and New “Unicorns.” Unprecedented levels of investment are elevating startup valuations to record heights, particularly in the artificial intelligence sector. Revival of the ...

... offerings is indeed reopening—investors are ready to welcome new tech issuers, thereby invigorating the venture market. Mega Rounds and New Unicorns: Investments Set New Records The artificial intelligence sector continues to serve as the main magnet for venture capital in 2025, setting new records for funding volume. Unprecedented mega rounds took place in the first half of the year: an investment consortium led by SoftBank invested around $40 billion in AI developer OpenAI—marking the largest private capital influx in the history of the tech industry....