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Jan 13, 2026 · Industry Insights

How AI Took Over 2025 VC: Mega‑Rounds, Robot Funding & Unicorn Valuations

The 2025 State of Venture report from CB Insights reveals that global VC funding rebounded to $469.3 billion, driven by mega‑rounds that concentrated capital in AI firms—capturing 48% of total financing—and a record $40.7 billion surge in robot sector investments, while top unicorns like OpenAI and ByteDance saw valuations soaring above $2 trillion.