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4 days agoGlobal startup investment surges with nine firms raising over $500 m in October
In October 2025, venture capital activity climbed sharply as nine startups globally secured funding rounds of at least $500 million, pushing total investment for the month to around $39 billion — up from $34 billion a year ago. While deal count fell, the size of rounds grew, signalling investor selectivity and a drive toward fewer, high‑potential winners. Notably, funding outside Silicon Valley picked up pace. Analysts say this reflects a continued appetite for frontier tech despite macro uncertainties and suggests the “mega‑round” model is now the norm.
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4 days agoGlobal startup investment surges with nine firms raising over $500 m in October
In October 2025, venture capital activity climbed sharply as nine startups globally secured funding rounds of at least $500 million, pushing total investment for the month to around $39 billion — up from $34 billion a year ago. While deal count fell, the size of rounds grew, signalling investor selectivity and a drive toward fewer, high‑potential winners. Notably, funding outside Silicon Valley picked up pace. Analysts say this reflects a continued appetite for frontier tech despite macro uncertainties and suggests the “mega‑round” model is now the norm.
News• By Sneha Pathak
Explore:Mutual Fund Themes
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Investors poured $39 billion into startups in October with nine mega‑rounds of $500 m+ signalling concentrated, high‑stakes bet‑making.
In October 2025, venture capital activity climbed sharply as nine startups globally secured funding rounds of at least $500 million, pushing total investment for the month to around $39 billion — up from $34 billion a year ago. While deal count fell, the size of rounds grew, signalling investor selectivity and a drive toward fewer, high‑potential winners. Notably, funding outside Silicon Valley picked up pace. Analysts say this reflects a continued appetite for frontier tech despite macro uncertainties and suggests the “mega‑round” model is now the norm.
In October 2025, venture capital activity climbed sharply as nine startups globally secured funding rounds of at least $500 million, pushing total investment for the month to around $39 billion — up from $34 billion a year ago. While deal count fell, the size of rounds grew, signalling investor selectivity and a drive toward fewer, high‑potential winners. Notably, funding outside Silicon Valley picked up pace. Analysts say this reflects a continued appetite for frontier tech despite macro uncertainties and suggests the “mega‑round” model is now the norm.
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Nov 7, 2025 • 02:43 IST