AI's Lead Over Crypto for VC Dollars Increased in Q1'25, But Does This Race Really Matter?

AI's Lead Over Crypto for VC Dollars Increased in Q1'25, But Does This Race Really Matter?

Despite the crypto 'Trump bump' at the end of 2024, deal flow still favors Artificial Intelligence. But is there a new preference for AI over crypto?

Venture Capital Daily News Summary

Bessemer’s India Push: Bessemer Venture Partners raised $350 million for its second India-focused fund, targeting AI-enabled businesses, fintech, and direct-to-consumer brands. Announced earlier this week, the fund will begin allocations in mid-2025, reflecting a bullish outlook on India’s startup ecosystem despite a broader decline in VC fundraising (down to $2.7 billion in 2024 from $4 billion in 2023).AI Frenzy Drives VC Surge: The U.S. ventu…

CoinStats - AI's Lead Over Crypto for VC Dollars Increase...

Crypto venture funding in the U.S. clocked in at approximately $861 million for the first three months of 2025, but was dwarfed by artificial intelligence's nearly $20 billion haul, according to data provided by Pitchbook, showing how investors continue to pivot towards AI.Data shows that investors closed 795 deals in the U.S in AI from January to March, with blockbuster deals like Databricks' $15.3 billion round and Anthropic's $2 billion raise…