The Raise Report
New funds with capital to deploy #004
Since we started releasing this data we have covered over 460 funds that have raised over $100b of fresh capital to deploy. Money does not seem to be an issue, getting out of those investors is, but why is that?
💸 New Funds Looking to Give You Cash
🚀 $1.06B Across 10 Investment Vehicles
A fresh wave of capital is injecting >$1.06B into 10 vehicles, targeting Artificial Intelligence, Hard Technology, and FinTech. These injections are reshaping the startup ecosystem—not by deal count, but by the sheer weight of dollars.
If we include the announcement of 🇨🇳 China’s National Venture Capital Guidance Fund, all the numbers pale into insignificance, this is huge.
China is set to mobilise nearly 1 trillion yuan (approximately $138 billion) over a 20‐year period, signalling a transformative shift in state‐backed innovation finance. Recent reports from Reuters, Global Times, and CNN indicate that the fund—structured as a public–private partnership—will concentrate on high‐risk, high‐reward sectors such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing, hydrogen energy storage, and renewable energy. Designed to address early‐stage funding shortfalls and promote long‐term technological self‐reliance, this patient capital initiative is a strategic response to external pressures and geopolitical challenges. By supporting market‑oriented investments alongside robust government backing, Beijing aims to build a resilient ecosystem that drives core breakthroughs and redefines the global competitive landscape in emerging technologies.
Where the Money is Going
🌍 Geography at a Glance
North America (80% of funds) – Dominates with early-stage tech innovation in B2B, SaaS, FinTech, and enterprise AI.
India (10% of funds) – Fuelling digital transformation in FinTech and AI-driven solutions.
Latin America (10% of funds) – Championing impact investments addressing social and environmental challenges.
🎯 Sector Priorities
Investment trends are sharpening around key sectors:
Artificial Intelligence – Underpins transformative digital solutions across multiple funds.
FinTech – Disrupts traditional financial models with innovative, agile approaches.
SaaS – Drives scalable business solutions and cloud-based innovations.
Other Sectors – Includes ag-tech, healthcare, and impact-driven initiatives rounding out the portfolio.
🚀 Investment Stages
Funding is overwhelmingly geared towards early-stage opportunities:
Early Stage (≈95% emphasis) – Backing nascent startups in AI, FinTech, and SaaS to drive breakthrough innovations.
Growth Stage (≈5% emphasis) – Limited capital is directed at scaling select, established ventures.
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