The Raise Report
New funds with capital to deploy #016
Since we started releasing this data we have covered over 700 funds that have raised over $240b 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
🚀 $2 B: 14 New Funds Fuel Tomorrow’s Tech
Over half the capital is heading into AI and deep tech, with emerging markets, fintech and climate tech sharing the remainder.
Where the Money is Going
🌍 Geography at a Glance
North America (76 per cent) – Dominated by large AI vehicles and corporate VCs.
Emerging Markets (15 per cent) – High-impact entrepreneurs and defence tech in under-served regions.
Europe (8 per cent) – Venture debt and foodtech funds filling regional financing gaps.
Rest of the World (2 per cent) – Corporate climate partnerships and specialised vehicles.
🎯 Sector Priorities
AI & Deep Tech (57 per cent) – Infrastructure, applications and AI-first startups.
Emerging Markets & Impact (19 per cent) – Sustainable models and dual-use technologies in new geographies.
Fintech (10 per cent) – Financial infrastructure, embedded finance and non-dilutive options.
Climate Tech (4 per cent) – Decarbonisation, circular-economy solutions and industrial sustainability.
Other Sectors (10 per cent) – Defence, foodtech, life sciences and corporate innovation.
🚀 Investment Stages
Investment Stages
Early Stage — 64 per cent (9 of 14)
Seed and Series A vehicles backing founders at inception.
Growth Stage — 36 per cent (5 of 14)
Series A+ and venture debt funds extending runway for scale-ups.
What This Means for Founders
North America remains the powerhouse region, with AI and deep tech the hottest sector. Founders should sharpen AI-focused propositions or pursue impact opportunities in emerging markets, while exploring fintech and climate-tech avenues to diversify their fundraising
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