Enterprise Software Snapshot

Growth

Enterprise Software Snapshot

Growth
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3 minutes read

By Jean Laurent Pelissier

Head of Enterprise Software

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Key takeaways

VC deals are down, but investment is up.
Megarounds give AI and Fintech momentum.
Debt is becoming more prominent.

This short report explores the biggest shifts in the Enterprise Software space over the past year, with a focus on VC funding trends and what that means for founders.

This report explores the rise of venture debt, and tells a story of resilience, as founders seek new ways to fund their growth under increased investor scrutiny. With AI and fintech both attracting significant VC investment, and a number of megarounds, we see cause for cautious optimism.

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Key takeaways


VC deals are down, but investment is up The flight to quality continues, with almost two thirds of funding going to Series C+.	Megarounds give AI and Fintech momentum Interest in AI remains strong, but fintechs have also attracted significant VC investment.	Debt is becoming more prominent 40% of deals now include a debt component as founders seek new structures to fund their growth.

"Enterprise Software remains one of the most dynamic, resilient areas of the innovation economy."

Jean Laurent Pelissier l Head of Enterprise Software, HSBC Innovation Banking

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