January 2025 was a strong month for venture capital fundraising, with a range of established and emerging firms announcing significant funds to support high-potential startups. From AI to fintech, life sciences, and infrastructure, these funds reflect the industry’s continued focus on early-stage innovation and strategic follow-on investments.
Notable among these were Madrona Capital and Pelion Venture Partners, securing $770 million and $800 million, respectively, while other firms like Insight Partners also raised substantial funds.
Here’s a roundup of the venture funds launched this month, highlighting the diverse strategies and target sectors fueling VC interest across the globe.
Check out December's new VC funds here in case you missed them.
1. Trucks Venture Capital
Fund size: $70M
Trucks Venture Capital raised $70M to invest in seed and pre-seed deals centered around the future of transportation.
2. Defiant
Fund size: $30M
Defiant raised $30M to invest in late seed and Series A startups in B2B SaaS and fintech.
3. Insight Partners
Fund size: $12.5B
Insight Partners raised $12.5B to invest in startups with a software-first, stage-agnostic approach.
4. Quiet Capital
Fund size: $377M
Quiet Capital raised $377M to invest in early-stage deals in areas such as AI, cryptocurrency, and fintech.
5. Madrona Capital
Fund size: $770M
Madrona Capital raised $770M to invest in AI applications, life sciences, and infrastructure startups.
6. Pelion Venture Partners
Fund size: $800M
Pelion Venture Partners raised $800M to invest in B2B software, fintech, cybersecurity, and AI/ML.
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