Venture funding in July 2024 reached over $23 billion, marking a more than 20% increase year-over-year, according to Crunchbase data. This surge in funding is part of a broader trend observed in the first half of the year, where Series A and B funding saw a notable pickup. The increased pace by leading investors suggests a stronger venture market outlook moving forward. Additionally, there has been a significant uptick in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) deals valued at $5 billion or more. As of July 31, 2024, the transaction value for these deals totaled $123 billion, surpassing the $75 billion recorded for the entire year of 2023. This indicates a robust M&A market in the U.S. for 2024.