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Last mentioned: Feb 18, 2026

Timeline

  1. Financialization Era

    AI is recognized as a core financial asset class, entering a new phase of market integration.

  2. H1 2025 Funding Surge

    S&P Global reports a 25% global increase in VC funding, led by AI.

  3. OECD Benchmarking

    OECD releases reports on government support for VC in Sweden and France.

  4. Breakthrough Year

    AI emerges as a transformative technology with initial major breakthroughs.

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funding Bullish

AI Gold Rush Drives 25% Surge in Global Venture Capital Funding Through 2025

Global venture capital funding experienced a significant 25% year-over-year increase in the first half of 2025, primarily driven by massive investments in artificial intelligence. Reports from the OECD and S&P Global indicate that AI has moved from a breakthrough technology to a core financial asset, prompting governments in nations like Sweden and France to scale their support for VC ecosystems.

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