Market Conditions Update Q2 2025

Research & Frameworks
Market Conditions Update

Key Takeaways:

  • Strong start to the year with healthy deal activity across the board
  • Both deal volumes and mark-ups set almost three-year highs
  • AI companies continue to raise faster than non-AI counterparts
  • Global volatility steadied though trade discussions continue
  • IPO and M&A markets warm with a number of deals on file
  • Investor demand remains strong for core business models

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About The Market Conditions Update

The Friends & Family Capital Market Conditions Update features metrics that we track internally on companies raising capital at valuations ranging from $1 Billion to $10 Billion.

This is one of the assets we review with founders, CEOs, and CFOs in our network as they prepare for their growth rounds.

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