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Q2'25 VC Market

Q2 2025 Venture Market: Fewer Deals, Bigger Bets, and a Hard Tech Surge

Venture capital funding held strong in Q2 2025, crossing the $90B mark for the third straight quarter. While the number of deals dropped to their lowest level since Q4 2016, the size and ambition of funded companies continued to climb. Here’s a breakdown of the key trends we’re watching.

 

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Q1 2025 VC Markets: AI Dominance, Mega Deals, and Record-Breaking Exits

Venture capital came out swinging in Q1 2025, with global funding hitting $120.9B—the highest quarterly total since...

From Growth Hacking to Lasting Impact: Lessons from Founders on Building at Scale

Growth is no longer about quick wins or “hacks.” Today, it’s about stacking smart channels, experimenting with intent,...

GFR’s Approach to Gaming Investments: Innovation, Ecosystems, and Relationships

Gaming is constantly evolving, shaped by new technologies, changing player behaviors, and emerging markets. At GFR...

Q&A with Jeremy Lim: What My Childhood Video Game Taught Me About Startup Building

Jeremy Lim’s journey with GFR Fund has been one of evolution — in the way he views both investments and how the digital...

Announcing GDC Office Hours: Empowering AI- and Community-Driven Innovation

Following the success of a series of Office Hours held in the US, Europe, and Asia last year, we're thrilled to...

Welcoming Jeremy Lim as GFR Fund’s New Principal

We’re thrilled to announce that Jeremy Lim has been promoted to Principal at GFR Fund, bringing a wealth of experience...

Portfolio Highlight: STAN - The Ultimate Gaming Community

The gaming industry has witnessed a massive transformation in recent years, with the creator economy emerging as a key...

Optimism VS. Anxiety: A Gen Z Perspective of the Global AI Race

Gen Z is the first generation to grow up alongside the internet — they see all the ebb and flow of new and emerging...

Everything You Need to Know about Q4 24 VC Markets: From Funding Rebound to the AI Dominance

In Q4 2024, the venture capital (VC) market was showing signs of recovery, marking a two-year high in quarterly...