Tracking the VC Pulse: Post-seed Invenstments Trends (US$B)

In March 2025, the global venture capital ecosystem hit a historic peak: $68 billion invested in a single month, driven by OpenAI’s record-breaking $40 billion raise — the largest VC round ever recorded.

Just one month later, in April, global funding plummeted to $23 billion, one of the lowest levels in the past 12 months. Even with notable deals, the overall picture reveals a critical shift: We’re entering a new era in venture capital — less volume, more concentration.

The chart makes this volatility clear. Post-seed capital flows have become anything but predictable. The curve no longer follows a stable trend. Each month is defined by outliers, not patterns.

This raises important questions:

• How can growth-stage companies plan in such an unpredictable cycle?

• How do you balance consistent strategy with such uncertain funding windows?

At DealMaker, we closely monitor market movements to support companies in critical decisions around fundraising, growth, and M&A. Because in a market defined by concentration and selectivity, preparation and positioning are just as valuable as capital.