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July Surprises: 8.4% of Annual Fundraising Deals

6/13/2025

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Story summary

July contributes 8.4% to annual fundraising deals, debunking the myth of it being a slow month.
December tops the chart with 10.8% of deals, influenced by year-end budget pressures.
January and February are the slowest months, averaging 6.8% and 6.9% respectively.
Summer months (May-August) represent 34.6% of annual deals, challenging the "summer slowdown" notion.
Founders should prioritize market conditions over seasonal trends when planning fundraising efforts.

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Story summary

July contributes 8.4% to annual fundraising deals, debunking the myth of it being a slow month.
December tops the chart with 10.8% of deals, influenced by year-end budget pressures.
January and February are the slowest months, averaging 6.8% and 6.9% respectively.
Summer months (May-August) represent 34.6% of annual deals, challenging the "summer slowdown" notion.
Founders should prioritize market conditions over seasonal trends when planning fundraising efforts.