This was not a scattershot week. It was defined by selective, conviction-driven checks into companies with real technology, infrastructure relevance and regulatory or mission-critical roles.
Below, we break down what actually happened in the Fundz data, how it aligns with broader market dynamics, and where investors should be focusing on sourcing and follow-on attention right now.
| Industry | Approx. Total Raised | Notable Pattern by Round Size |
|---|---|---|
| Information Technology | ≈ $3.0B | Dominated by $250M+ mega-rounds, supported by a strong $20M–$100M layer. |
| Manufacturing | ≈ $2.3B | Large late-stage rounds into industrial automation, robotics and supply chain infrastructure. |
| Health Care | ≈ $2.0B | $20M–$250M deals backing health platforms, clinical systems and care delivery. |
| Biotechnology | ≈ $2.0B | Scaling and late-stage financings for therapeutics and enabling platforms. |
| Aerospace | ≈ $1.27B | High-conviction checks into launch, in-orbit services and defense-aligned capabilities. |
| Artificial Intelligence | ≈ $1.22B | A solid stack of $5M–$250M raises; slightly cooler than peak hype weeks, still substantial. |
| Software (non-AI) | ≈ $1.13B | Balanced growth rounds into B2B SaaS and infrastructure. |
| Transportation | ≈ $1.06B | Led by a $250M+ deal, plus logistics and mobility growth rounds. |
| Finance | ≈ $685M | Selective; infrastructure and compliance players over broad fintech. |
| Cryptocurrency | ≈ $668M | Concentrated in one mega-round plus a small set of infrastructure/security raises. |
Location-wise, Fundz data for November 1–7, 2025, shows:
These figures are based solely on activity recorded in Fundz during the stated period and reflect disclosed amounts.
To ground the numbers, here are anonymized profiles that mirror actual patterns in the Fundz dataset:
None of these are hypotheticals; they reflect the real shape of this week’s funding: fewer logos, higher quality.
External reporting across major venture monitors, including KPMG’s Venture Pulse Q3 2025 , continues to show a market that is active but disciplined: larger rounds into fewer companies, emphasis on sustainable economics, and a strong tilt toward deep tech, AI, health, climate, defense and critical infrastructure.
The PitchBook–NVCA Q3 2025 Venture Monitor shows a similar pattern in the US: fewer but larger rounds into higher quality companies and a continued concentration of late-stage capital in leading hubs.
The November 1–7 Fundz snapshot sits squarely in that context.
The biggest checks went to:
The combined ≈$3.5B+ into manufacturing and aerospace in a single week is a clear statement. These sectors are no longer fringe bets; they are magnets for large, thesis-driven capital.
Nearly $4B into health and biotech, alongside strong AI funding, reflects a structural convergence: AI is increasingly baked into discovery, diagnostics and operations.
AI totals this week are slightly below the loudest months of the cycle—but the mix is healthier: applied AI, MLOps, cybersecurity, analytics and infrastructure used by real customers. That aligns with findings from the CB Insights State of Venture Q3 2025 , which highlights AI and infrastructure as enduring priorities rather than short-lived hype.
Crypto and finance funding is concentrated, not scattered: custody, risk, compliance, institutional rails. This is where durable value is most likely to emerge.
The Bay Area remains the center of gravity, no surprise.
But the week’s standouts include:
For investors, these secondary hubs are where differentiated access and pricing may be found.
The headline: November’s first week confirms a market that rewards depth over noise. Use the Fundz lens to find the companies sitting at that intersection and move before their next round sets a new price.