<ul><li>Climate tech funding is expected to gradually re-accelerate through 2030, driven by carbon-neutral mandates and technological breakthroughs in areas like green hydrogen and carbon capture.</li><li>Fintech sector experienced a correction but is now finding stability with a 20% drop in funding YoY, indicating a new normal. Late-stage fintech funding is scarcer, but those that do raise are securing large checks.</li><li>Defense and security technology saw a surge in venture funding in 2024, driven by heightened geopolitical tensions, increased government demand, and a shift in investor attitudes towards the sector.</li><li>Startups in areas like autonomous defense systems, cyber defense, and aerospace have gained traction in the defense tech industry, with expectations of strong or accelerating VC activity in the coming years.</li></ul>

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