The Raise Report
New funds with capital to deploy #013
Since we started releasing this data we have covered over 600 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
🚀 $2.9 billion+ Across 18 New Funds
Tech-driven AI, fintech and biotech vehicles dominate the pipeline.
Where the Money is Going
🌍 Geography at a Glance
North America (45 % of fund $) – Heavy tilt towards AI-first and deep-tech startups, plus large private-equity bets in sports franchises.
Europe (25 %) – Early-stage and family-business growth funds, driven by CEE resilience and Gen Z–led venture pushes.
Asia-Pacific (20 %) – Biotech and healthcare in China, alongside pan-regional tech bets from India to Southeast Asia.
Latin America (5 %) – Impact-led climate and biodiversity solutions receiving targeted capital.
Rest of the World (5 %) – Niche plays in crypto networks and university-backed seed programmes.
🎯 Sector Priorities
AI & Software (35 % of funds by $)
Investors are backing AI-first platforms, developer tools and enterprise software with scalable network effects.
Healthcare & Biotech (15 %)
Substantial backing for AI-driven drug discovery and university spin-outs commercialising research.
Climate & Sustainability (10 %)
Funds target nature-based solutions, energy tech and circular-economy plays in emerging markets.
Fintech (10 %)
Cross-border payments, embedded finance and crypto-native infrastructure are key focus areas.
Other Sectors (30 %) include consumer tech, edtech, logistics, sports franchises and social-media-powered distribution.
🚀 Investment Stages
Early Stage — 67 % of new funds (12 of 18)
Primarily pre-seed to Series A vehicles supporting digital entrepreneurship and deep-tech validation.
Growth Stage — 22 % of new funds (4 of 18)
Mid- to late-stage funds targeting proven business models in private equity, debt and sports media.
What This Means for Founders
North America leads the charge, with AI-centric software topping investor priorities. Founders should hone AI-driven propositions and pursue early-stage rounds in hubs across the US and Western Europe, while climate-tech and specialised biotech innovators look to targeted impact and university-affiliated funds for breakthrough capital.
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