Proof Point
Total VC deals in U.S. decreased 3% quarterly from 1,510 in 2017 Q1 to 1,211 in 2018 Q4, with highest number of deals allotted to Internet projects, as reported by PwC MoneyTree
VC Deals in U.S. by Sector
2017 Q1 – 2018 Q4 (number of deals)
| Note: | Data from PwC and CB Insights MoneyTree Report |
Proof Point Findings
- Venture Capital (VC) – Private equity financing provided to small, early-stage and emerging firms with high growth potential
- Total US Deals – VC deals in U.S. decreased 3% annually from 1,510 in 2017 Q1 to 1,211 in 2018 Q4, peaking at 1,564 last 2018 Q2
- Most Funded Sector – Internet remained sector with highest number of deals in U.S. amid seeing 2% decrease from 2017 to 2018
- Growing Sectors – Software (i.e. non-Internet/mobile) and consumer products and services identified as only sectors that increased in percentage share of deals since 2017
- Key Growth Drivers – Include proliferation of startups, increasing demand for more efficient and productive business solutions, and shifting investment focus on emerging technologies
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Cross-sector, Healthcare/Health Sciences, Information Technology, Telecommunications
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Cross-Function
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Date Last Updated |
February 28, 2019
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