The Raise Report

New funds with capital to deploy #003

Mar 05, 2025

∙ Paid

Since we started releasing this data we have covered over 440 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?

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🚀 $2.53B Across 15 New Investment Vehicles

Where the Money is Going

🌍 Geography at a Glance
• USA (53% of vehicles) – Driving robust early-stage tech and fintech innovation
• Asia (20% of vehicles) – Surging with AI-powered e-commerce and cross-border logistics
• Global (27% of vehicles) – Diverse plays in mining tech, AI-first ventures, and multi-regional strategies

🎯 Sector Priorities

Investment trends are shifting, with:
• Artificial Intelligence (40% of vehicles) – From data cloud accelerators to AI-first platforms
• Fintech (20% of vehicles) – Fueling financial resilience and embedded financial solutions
• Enterprise Software (13% of vehicles) – Boosting B2B productivity and automation
• Consumer & Niche Tech (27% of vehicles) – Covering mining, CPG, consumer services, and disruptive tech innovations

🚀 Investment Stages

Funding allocation is split between:
• Early Stage (73% of vehicles) – Backing pre-seed to Series A companies in AI, fintech, and enterprise software
• Growth Stage (27% of vehicles) – Scaling established startups in diversified tech and consumer-driven sectors

What This Means for Founders

The data reveals the USA taking the lead in tech and fintech innovation, while emerging markets in Asia offer fertile ground for AI-driven e-commerce. Founders in AI, fintech, and enterprise software should tailor their strategy to capitalise on this momentum.

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