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SINGAPORE VC FUNDING DROPS 34% DESPITE AI SURGE

AI DESK1 MIN READ
SAT, JUL 18, 2026

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Venture capital funding for Singapore startups fell 34% year-over-year to $4.6 billion in 2025, even as artificial intelligence startups bucked the trend with a 28% increase.

AI startups dominated Singapore's startup funding landscape, capturing 42.8% of the 472 total deals and raising $1.4 billion of the $4.6 billion total. This marks a significant shift in investor focus despite the broader market contraction. The 472 deals represented a decline from the previous year as venture capital became more selective. However, AI's outperformance underscores continued investor appetite for artificial intelligence ventures amid global competition for AI leadership. The data comes from EY-Parthenon's analysis of Singapore's startup ecosystem. While the overall funding decline reflects cautious market conditions, the concentration of capital in AI suggests investors are consolidating bets on fewer, higher-potential opportunities in the sector.

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