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The 2024 NVCA Yearbook is out, and there are a few tidbits about the VC landscape 💴 ▪️More Places to Pitch: There's been a slight increase in investments made outside of Silicon Valley and other traditional tech hubs. Cities across the Midwest and South are seeing more VC activity, which could drive regional innovation. Not Seattle, though. Do better, PNW. ▪️Sluggish Fundraising, More Dry Powder: Although fundraising did not pick up steam in 2023, the amount of dry powder held by the industry ticked up slightly to $311 billion. It's out there, waiting to be deployed. ▪️The Old Normal: Corporate investors are still active-ish. CVC and family office investments were down but remain a significant minority of the deals and dollars committed in VC. ▪️Sustainable is Sizzling: ESG factors increasingly matter for deal-makers. More venture firms are making sustainability an investment focus area/criteria. Not-So-New Money: AI, biotech, and clean energy investing have been hot for a while. This isn’t breaking news, but it’s increasingly true. ▪️Risky and Safe: The current economic climate poses numerous challenges but also plenty of opportunities. Market volatility has made exiting more difficult but has also created attractive entry points for strong founders that could bear fruit later. All 91 pages of the 2024 NVCA Yearbook is below👇

Matt Rego

Published Investment Research Analyst Appearing On CBS MoneyWatch, Seeking Alpha, Benzinga and More

3mo

Founders who can withstand market volatility are attractive - flexibility, hustle, resilience, and understanding of business fundamentals.

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Eric McHugh☀️🌙

Web3, RWA (SHOPX), & AI Entrepreneur | President & Founder | Muay Thai & Chess #blessed

3mo

I saw quite a large cut in corporate investor funding but relevant in specific cases for some startups

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Zein Zaioud

Founder @ Oryn | Sales & Operations | 2 Exits

3mo

Intriguing that despite sluggish fundraising, dry powder has increased. VCs waiting for further valuation reductions or an interest rate cut to change the maths on their investments.

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Michael Wilson FRC CLTC Federal Retirement Consultant

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3mo

Interesting to see more VC activity in non-hubs. Not sure it means a flight from NYC or San Fran though. In the end the strength of those ecosystems will win out.

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