Keen On America 64% and Counting: America's Venture Capital Dominance
Jan 24, 2026
Gene (Jeanne) Teare, Crunchbase data analyst tracking global venture capital trends. She breaks down how US funding surged back to about 64% of global VC in 2025. Talks contrast between European anxiety and US momentum. Discusses massive foundation-model financing and Europe’s deep tech opportunities.
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DLD’s Social, Anxious Atmosphere
- Gene Teare described DLD as less transactional and more social, with a mix of established industry and new startups.
- She felt a pervasive anxiety about Europe's ability to compete with US tech.
Foundation Models Concentrate Capital
- Foundation model funding skewed the picture: OpenAI and Anthropic raised tens of billions.
- Europe’s top AI rounds paled in comparison, with leading French company raising around $2 billion.
US Venture Surge In 2025
- The US regained dominance in global venture funding with 64% in 2025, concentrated in foundation-model deals.
- Gene Teare notes money flowed back to Silicon Valley despite expectations AI would equalize opportunity globally.