Hampleton：2025年下半年人工智能投融资和并购市场报告（英文版）

Funding rounds involving AI-focused companies are going strong, with a total of 1,284 transactions in the first half of this year – the most to occur in a six-month period since 1H22. While the total raised – USD 52.4bn – was slightly down from 2H24, this still constitutes the second-largest amount on record. This performance extends the renewed fundraising momentum which began last year following a temporary slowdown in late 2022 and 2023. The rebound reflects rising investor confidence and