Proof Point
U.S. venture capital investments grew from $35.6 billion in 2007 to $71.5 billion in 2016, growing 8% annually
Annual U.S. Venture Capital Activity
2007 – 2017 H1 (US$ billions)
Proof Point Findings
- Venture Capital – Private equity financing provided to small, early-stage, and emerging firms with high growth potential
- VC Value Growth – U.S. venture capital investments increased from $35.6 billion in 2007 to $71.5 billion in 2016, annual growth of 8%, with number of deals growing from 4,273 to 8,529
- 2017 to Surpass 2016 – 2017 H1 saw venture capital investment reach $37.8 billion, with 2017 projected to surpass $71.5 billion in 2016
- Key Growth Drivers – Include emergence of promising growth stage companies, improving capital distribution, stronger private capital strategies, lower interest rates, and business-friendly regulations (e.g. immigrant entrepreneurs and tax reform policy)
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Financial Services
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Date Last Updated |
September 6, 2017
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