AI-Native Startups Capture 40 Percent Canada Deal Value

Inovia Capital released its 2025 State of Software report on Wednesday, finding AI-native startups accounted for 40 percent of Canadian software deal value in 2025. The report shows investors now treat deep AI integration as a baseline, driving larger rounds and valuations and lifting Canada's VC funding by 29 percent year‑over‑year, while limited partner fundraising remains weak.
Scoring Rationale
Solid, official VC and PitchBook data showing concentrated AI funding; limited depth and primarily Canada-focused reduces broader impact.
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- Read OriginalBuilding with AI is now the “price of admission” for software startups, Inovia report saysbetakit.com



