This week, venture capital tells a tale of three markets—each with its own rhythm. From mega-rounds in the US to strategic growth in the UK, and cautious but steady deals in India, the trends reveal where investors are placing their bets as 2025 winds down.
| Market | Weekly Funding | Largest Round | Typical Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $2.9B+ (top-heavy) | $700M (Saviynt, AI security) | $100M–$700M (late-stage mega-rounds) |
| UK | £340M (~$420M) | £38M (Runware, AI media) | £10M–£38M (mid-stage, growth-focused) |
| India | $131M | $35M (Fibe, fintech) | $5–$35M (mostly early-stage and growth) |
US: Mega-Rounds, Mega-Ambition
$700M: Saviynt leads with AI-driven identity security.
$475M: Unconventional AI targets energy-efficient computing.
$462M: Fervo Energy backs large-scale geothermal projects.
US investors are chasing big problems and long-term moats. From AI to aerospace and energy infrastructure, size matters—and the cheques show it.
UK: Scaling Smart
£38M: Runware builds AI for media workflows.
£35M: Solve Intelligence expands patent-focused AI.
£24.6M: Qargo grows AI-powered transport systems.
The UK favors execution over hype, backing startups that combine domain expertise with global ambitions. Vertical AI, fintech, and healthtech are winning the day.
India: Slow Week, Solid Pipeline
Total funding: $131M across 16 deals.
Highlights: Fibe $35M (fintech), Inito $29M (healthtech), Soleos Solar $12M (renewables).
India sees a seasonal dip, but the ecosystem remains structurally strong, with early- and growth-stage startups driving steady, diversified deal flow.
Quick Comparison
| Market | Focus | Typical Deal Size | Strategy |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | Mega, late-stage | $100M–$700M | Big, audacious bets on long-term tech |
| UK | Mid-to-late stage | £10M–£38M | Scale with domain expertise & traction |
| India | Early + growth | $5M–$35M | Pipeline health, sector diversity, cautious bets |
Bottom Line
US: Dreams big, bets bigger.
UK: Builds smart, scales globally.
India: Holds steady, keeps the pipeline healthy.
As 2026 approaches, founders and investors alike will need to match strategy to market rhythm—because each ecosystem plays by its own rules.
