The fourth quarter of 2024 exhibited mixed results in the venture capital market, with artificial intelligence (AI) leading funding efforts globally, while other sectors faced declines. According to the PitchBook-NVCA Venture Monitor report, U.S. dealmaking increased 3.3% year-over-year, buoyed by excess capital from prior fundraising years, though this trend may not continue. AI startups dominated funding, with notable companies securing large deals. Conversely, public exits remained scarce, with unicorns holding significant market value. Europe saw a decline in deal counts, while Asia-Pacific struggled with lower fundraising and activity, particularly in China, marking a challenging year overall.