February 2025 witnessed a strong resurgence of US-based startups dominating the top positions in the global startup funding rounds.
9 out of the 11 largest funded companies are headquartered in the United States, showcasing a shift in recent trends favoring US startups.
AI sector maintained its funding momentum, with six companies focused on artificial intelligence technologies securing significant investments.
Apart from AI, manufacturing and security sectors saw notable capital inflows towards companies developing physical technology solutions.
US-based startups lead the funding landscape, with only two non-US companies, StackAdapt from Toronto and Krutrim from Bangalore, making it to the top list.
Artificial intelligence continued to be the dominant investment theme, with AI-focused startups capturing around 60% of the total funding in February 2025.
Startups like Harvey, Together AI, and Abridge leveraged generative AI across various sectors such as legal services and healthcare, emphasizing investors' confidence in AI's transformative potential.
Interest in hardware and physical technology solutions saw a resurgence, with companies like Lambda, Apptronik, and Saronic receiving substantial funding for tangible product development.
Remarkable growth trajectories were observed, with startups like Saronic securing massive funding rounds despite being relatively young, reflecting investors' optimism in their potential.
The diverse representation of industries from legal tech to maritime security in the funding rounds points to a broader technological transformation impacting multiple sectors simultaneously.