In the first quarter of 2025, global venture capital activity demonstrated a strong focus on artificial intelligence (AI) startups, with AI commanding 71% of total VC deal value according to PitchBook. European health and AI startups collectively raised $13.9 billion, with AI investments accounting for 25% of venture capital in the region. In the United States, 19 AI startups secured funding rounds exceeding $100 million, highlighted by OpenAI's $40 billion funding round. Strategic investors such as Nvidia and Google participated in multiple AI funding rounds, particularly in infrastructure and vertical-specific sectors like healthcare and legal. Meanwhile, Databricks announced a $250 million investment in India to expand its AI operations and boost hiring. Israel continued to assert its position as a global technology powerhouse, recording landmark venture capital inflows, mergers and acquisitions, and an IPO resurgence. Early-stage startup valuations have increased since 2020, while late-stage capital has tightened, reflecting cautious investor sentiment as deals approach exit stages. Across Asia, active startup investors were identified in markets including China, Korea, India, Japan, Singapore, Indonesia, and Israel, underscoring a vibrant and diverse global startup ecosystem in 2025.