Start-ups Raise $460M in Q1 2025, with Fintech Leading Funding and Gender Disparity Persisting
- Start-ups raised a total of $460 million in Q1 2025, slightly below the Q1 2024 total of $486 million.
- Q1 2025 is noted as the second-lowest quarter for start-up funding since late 2020.
- 52 start-ups raised at least $1 million in Q1 2025, aligning with the 2023-2024 average.
The significant disparity in funding allocation, particularly the low percentage for female CEOs, raises concerns about equity in venture capital. While there are some positive trends, such as the number of start-ups raising over $1 million, the overall funding landscape remains challenging, especially for underrepresented founders.
