FROM HYPE TO SUSTAINED GROWTH: A LOOK AT AI FUNDRAISING DYNAMICS
- Fernanda Bezerril
- Jul 31
- 2 min read
In Q1 2025, the artificial intelligence sector attracted an impressive $60.2 billion in global investment — the highest quarterly volume since the beginning of the AI surge in 2023.
"Fundraising uncertainty? Not for every market.
In just the first half of 2025, the AI segment has already surpassed the total amount raised in all of 2024.
The investment market is always chasing “the next big thing.” We’ve seen the eras of e-commerce and SaaS — now (and truly, since 2023), it’s AI. Investors are seeking robust AI theses. Companies are figuring out where and how to embed AI into their solutions. But what’s the real outcome of this trend?
If you haven’t yet considered AI as a catalyst for your productivity, you’re already behind. But let’s go back to basics: investors are still looking for strong fundamentals — business models that ensure high returns over time.
A business powered by AI represents a new way of scaling without the need for massive cost increases — which is a non-negotiable condition for many investors.
Now, if your business is AI-native — meaning the product or service itself is built on AI from the ground up — you already start with a significant productivity edge over competitors. That’s one of the key reasons behind the ongoing hype in the investment market."
But it’s not all about AI:
Healthcare and biotech raised $14.8 billion in Q1, ranking among the top-funded sectors of the quarter.
Financial services followed closely, attracting $10.8 billion in funding.
And the U.S. continues to dominate: nearly two-thirds of global capital (about $60 billion) went to American companies, further reinforcing the country's leadership in the global innovation ecosystem.
By Lucas Nembri | Managing Partner | DealMaker