Global venture capital investment reached $97 billion in Q3 2025, rising 38% year-on-year, according to data compiled by CB Insights. Nearly 46% of total funding targeted AI startups, with U.S.-based firms capturing $60 billion. Major rounds included Anthropic’s $13 billion and xAI’s $5.3 billion. Europe accounted for $14 billion in new deals, while India secured $4.8 billion. The rebound was driven by strong institutional appetite for deep tech and climate-focused ventures, signaling renewed risk capital deployment after a two-year funding slowdown.