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U.S. VC fundraising drops 35%, as start-ups delay IPOs

Venture capital fundraising in the U.S. fell 35% in 2025 to $66bn, the weakest showing in at least six years, as start-ups remain private longer and capital concentrates in top-tier firms, according to PitchBook. Fundraising is down 70% from 2022’s record high, with large players like Lightspeed and Founders Fund securing billions, while new managers struggle. The trend is driving cash-heavy AI start-ups toward alternative backers like sovereign wealth funds and hedge funds, amid a record $222bn raised for U.S. AI firms last year. Upcoming IPOs from companies including SpaceX and OpenAI could help revive the VC ecosystem.

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