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Facebook Ads CPM Benchmarks for Venture Capital & Investment

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CPM (Cost Per Mille) for Venture Capital & Investment

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • Venture Capital & Investment CPMs across All countries available averaged 42.52 over the observed months, about 2.14x the global baseline average of 19.85.
  • Peak CPM occurred in November 2024 at 58.88, with a sharp dip to the period low of 18.46 by July 2025; that’s a -60.0% change from the first to last observed month.
  • Volatility was elevated: average month-to-month absolute change was 22.6% vs. 9.0% for the global trend.
  • Seasonal patterns are clear: both series peaked in November (holiday demand), then softened in December. The selected data stayed elevated through April before a steep drop in May, aligning with the market level and dipping slightly below global by July.

This analysis looks at cost-per-thousand-impressions (CPM) trends for industry Venture Capital & Investment and target country All countries available compared to the global trend. The analysis is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.

Selected data highlights

  • Average and level: Median CPM averaged 42.52 from October 2024 to July 2025.
  • Highs and lows:
  • High: 58.88 in November 2024.
  • Secondary high: 53.33 in April 2025.
  • Low: 18.46 in July 2025.
  • Range: 40.42 across the period.
  • Trend: From 46.13 in October 2024 to 18.46 in July 2025 (-60.0%).
  • Notable movements:
  • +27.6% rise from October to November.
  • -39.1% drop in December from November’s peak.
  • Gradual rebuild through Q1 and into April (+2.7% to +5.8% increments).
  • -62.9% MoM plunge in May to 19.82, near the period’s floor.
  • Volatility: Average absolute MoM change of 22.6%, indicating pronounced swings.

Comparison to the global baseline

  • Average level: 42.52 vs. 19.85 (selected ≈2.14x above market).
  • Q1 (Jan–Mar) average: 50.07 vs. 18.50 (≈2.7x above market).
  • Highs and lows:
  • Global high: 24.67 (November 2024); low: 17.97 (January 2025); range: 6.70.
  • The selected series’ low (18.46 in July) effectively converges with the baseline’s typical level.
  • First-to-last change (Oct to Jul): selected -60.0% vs. global -5.8%.
  • Volatility: selected 22.6% average absolute MoM change vs. global 9.0% (selected ≈2.5x more volatile).
  • Points of convergence/divergence:
  • May 2025: selected 19.82 vs. global 19.74 (in line, +0.4%).
  • July 2025: selected 18.46 vs. global 19.14 (3.6% below market).
  • Otherwise, levels were consistently above market from October through April.

Seasonality and volatility patterns

  • Q4 effect: Both series spiked in November (holiday-driven demand), then eased in December.
  • Q1 resilience: The selected industry maintained elevated CPMs through Q1 into April, well above the global benchmark.
  • Late-spring reset: A pronounced correction in May brought CPMs back to market norms, then slightly below by July.
  • Overall, the selected series shows higher amplitude and sharper inflection points than the global trend.

Understanding cost-per-thousand-impressions benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Venture Capital & Investment and All countries available helps advertisers make more efficient budget and creative choices.

Understanding the Data

Insights & analysis of Facebook advertising costs

Cost Per Mille (CPM) is the cost advertisers pay for 1,000 impressions of their Facebook ad. In the Venture Capital & Investment industry, Facebook ad costs can be influenced by seasonal trends and market competition. Geographic targeting affects ad costs based on market competition and user engagement in different regions. Different campaign objectives lead to varying costs based on how Facebook optimizes for your specific goals. The data shown represents median values across multiple campaigns, and individual results may vary based on ad quality, audience targeting, and campaign optimization.

Why we use median instead of average

We use the median CTR because the underlying distribution of click-through rates is highly skewed, with a small share of campaigns achieving extremely high CTRs. These outliers can inflate a simple average, making it less representative of what most advertisers actually experience. By using the median—which sits at the midpoint of all campaigns—we provide a more rigorous and realistic benchmark that reflects the true underlying data model and helps you set attainable performance expectations.

Key Factors Affecting Facebook Ad Costs

  • Competition within your selected industry and audience demographics
  • Ad quality and relevance score – higher quality ads can lower costs
  • Campaign objective and bid strategy
  • Timing and seasonality – costs often increase during holiday periods
  • Ad placement (News Feed, Instagram, Audience Network, etc.)

Note: This data represents industry median values and benchmarks. Your actual costs may vary based on specific targeting, ad creative quality, and campaign optimization.

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The data behind the benchmarks

All data is sourced from over $3B in Facebook ad spend, collected across thousands of ad accounts that use Superads daily to analyze and improve their campaigns. Every data point is fully anonymized and aggregated—no individual advertiser is ever exposed.

This dataset updates frequently as new ad data flows in. It will only get bigger and better.

What affects CPM rates on Facebook Ads?

CPMs are heavily influenced by competition, seasonality (e.g., Q4 costs more), audience size, and ad quality. Smaller audiences and lower relevance scores often lead to higher CPMs.

Why does my CPM vary so much between campaigns?

Different campaign objectives, bidding strategies, and even time of day can change your CPM. For example, conversion campaigns usually have higher CPMs than traffic ones. Also, broad targeting tends to drive lower CPMs.

What's a competitive CPM for 2025?

In most industries, CPMs range from $5 to $18 depending on the region and objective. Retail and e-comm campaigns often sit at the higher end. Our live data above shows a breakdown by country and industry.

Does audience size or targeting affect CPM more?

Both matter, but audience quality (intent + match with your offer) usually has more impact than pure size. However, extremely tight audiences often lead to expensive CPMs due to limited delivery opportunities.

Should I worry more about CPM or CPC?

Depends on your goal. For awareness, CPM is more relevant. For performance campaigns, CPC and CPA matter more. But all are connected—inefficient CPMs can inflate your entire funnel.