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Q1 2025 global VC investment deals and deal amounts take a dip versus a year ago | NVCA


Global venture capital deals declined in Q1 2025 compared to the same quarter a year ago, according to a report by the National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) and Pitchbook. In North America, there were 3,155 deals in Q1 2025, compared to 4,282 deals in Q1 2024. In Europe, there were 1,852 deals in Q1 2025, […]

Melanie Tng, Asia Pacific private capital analyst, said in the report that VC deal activity in APAC remained subdued in Q1 2025, continuing a multi-year trend of caution amid macroeconomic uncertainty. Tng said information technology remained the top sector by deal count, underpinned by ongoing momentum in AI and digital infrastructure. Navina Rajan, Europe/Middle East/North Africa senior private capital analyst said that European VC deal value in Q1 paced below last year, as the first quarter of 2025 showcased signs of a more cautious environment and uncertainty felt by wider macroeconomics.

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