Launching early-stage startups in 2025 means entering a world where opportunity and risk are both at record highs. The pace of change and complexity is unlike anything founders have faced before. Did you know that more than 90% of startups struggle to survive their first few years, with funding trends shifting dramatically each year?
Understanding the unique challenges ahead is crucial for anyone hoping to beat the odds. In this article, we uncover the seven most pressing obstacles that early stage startups will face this year, including funding, talent, competition, regulation, technology, customer acquisition, and operational resilience.

