The Raise Report
New funds with capital to deploy #008
Since we started releasing this data we have covered over 550 funds that have raised over $200b 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
🚀 $6.93B Across 22 New Investment Vehicles
A fresh wave of venture capital is injecting approximately $6.93B into 22 vehicles, targeting Defence & Security, Technology, and Agriculture.
Where the Money is Going
🌍 Geography at a Glance
North America (78% of fund $) – Dominating with advanced technological breakthroughs and mega growth-stage deployments.
Europe (12% of fund $) – Focused on digital transformation and scaling mid-market opportunities.
Oceania (7% of fund $) – Concentrating on sustainable agribusiness and natural capital strategies.
Rest of the World (2% of fund $) – Encompassing select emerging markets such as India, with strategic plays that bridge global innovation corridors.
🎯 Sector Priorities
Investment trends are shifting, with Defence & Security leading the charge, followed by Technology, Agriculture, and emerging plays in Energy & Climate.
Defence & Security (68% of funds by $) – Dominated by large-scale, late-stage investments in defence technology and AI-driven solutions.
Technology (14% of funds by $) – Focused on digital transformation, enterprise software, and disruptive deep tech innovation.
Agriculture (7% of funds by $) – Driving sustainable, integrated agribusiness models and value-chain optimisation.
Energy & Climate (4% of funds by $) – Advancing fusion energy and capital-efficient decarbonisation strategies.
Other sectors (7% of funds by $) – Covering diverse areas such as media & entertainment, social impact solutions, and next-generation communications.
🚀 Investment Stages
Funding allocation is split between:
Early Stage (15% of funds) – Backing pre-seed to Series A companies in sectors like deep tech and consumer digital innovation.
Growth Stage (85% of funds) – Scaling established ventures in defence tech, transportation, and integrated agribusiness. *Founders Fund. Founders Fund Growth III is a $4.6 billion late-stage venture capital fund launched in April 2025.
What This Means for Founders
The data reveals North America taking the lead in Defence & Security investments—a signal that large-scale, growth-stage players are driving much of the capital. Meanwhile, emerging opportunities in digital transformation and sustainable agriculture offer compelling avenues for startups. Founders targeting early innovation should refine their pitch to capture early-stage capital, while those with scaling traction can benefit from the overwhelming focus on growth-stage deployments.
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