Domestic consumption and deeptech companies, particularly those serving closed industries like defence, aerospace, and spacetech, are predicted to dominate startup investments in 2025.
AI and mobility are expected to be significant trends attracting venture capitalists, along with sectors like semiconductors, quantum sensing, and frontier applications within spacetech.
Early-stage investments, especially in Seed and Series A rounds, have seen a decisive recovery from the funding winter, with robust deal activity and a particular interest in startups with cleaner business models and a path to commercialization.
IPO activity has been a key highlight, indicating positive prospects for future funding cycles, while the M&A market for tech startups is expected to pick up in the next five years.