Venture Capital Statistics

GITNUXREPORT 2026

Venture Capital Statistics

Venture capital decision makers are shifting their bets, and the 2026 and 2025 figures on this page show how deal patterns and outcomes are changing faster than the usual playbook. The contrast between where capital is piling in and what it actually translates to makes the stats worth your time.

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Key Statistics

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Seed stage VC deals globally numbered 5,200 in 2023 with $25.4B invested.

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Early-stage (Series A/B) VC funding was $92.1 billion in 2023, 27% of total.

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Late-stage VC (Series C+) totaled $183.2 billion globally in 2023.

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Series A median valuation rose to $45M pre-money in 2023.

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Seed deal count up 10% YoY to 5,200 but value down 20% in 2023.

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Series B rounds averaged $38M in 2023 globally.

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Pre-seed VC funding was $8.7 billion across 2,100 deals in 2023.

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Growth-stage equity deals over $100M numbered 1,200 in 2023.

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Bridge rounds increased 25% in volume to 1,800 deals in 2023.

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Series C median round size $65M in 2023.

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Angel/seed investor participation in 40% of early-stage deals in 2023.

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Down rounds represented 15% of Series A/B deals in 2023.

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Grant funding alongside VC in 12% of seed deals in 2023.

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Late-stage unicorns raised $120B in 2023 across 300 rounds.

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Median time to Series A shortened to 18 months in 2023.

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SAFE notes used in 55% of seed rounds in 2023.

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Convertible notes in 25% of early-stage VC deals 2023.

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IPOs from VC-backed firms numbered 40 in 2023, raising $4.2B.

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In 2023, global venture capital funding totaled $344.3 billion across 15,456 deals, a 35% decline from the $529.6 billion in 2022.

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US VC investment in 2023 amounted to $170.6 billion, representing 49.5% of global VC funding.

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Q4 2023 saw $76.8 billion in global VC funding, down 24% quarter-over-quarter.

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Mega deals (over $100M) accounted for 22% of global VC funding in 2023, totaling $75.7 billion across 297 deals.

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Global VC deal count dropped 38% YoY in 2023 to 15,456 deals from 24,928 in 2022.

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Early-stage VC funding globally fell 41% YoY in 2023 to $92.1 billion.

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Late-stage VC funding in 2023 was $183.2 billion globally, comprising 53% of total funding.

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VC funding in AI startups surged 125% YoY in 2023 to $42.5 billion across 1,866 deals.

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Global VC dry powder stood at $2.7 trillion at the end of 2023.

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Median VC deal size globally increased to $13.9 million in 2023 from $11.6 million in 2022.

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VC funding rounds over $500M numbered 128 globally in 2023, up 15% YoY.

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Corporate VC participation in deals dropped to 10.5% of global VC activity in 2023.

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Global VC valuations median pre-money rose 5% to $45 million in seed stage in 2023.

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VC funding in climate tech reached $25.6 billion in 2023, down 24% from 2022.

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Number of new unicorns created via VC in 2023 was 72 globally.

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VC investment in fintech globally was $34.2 billion in 2023 across 3,456 deals.

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H1 2023 global VC funding was $232.1 billion, 50% below H1 2022 peak.

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Sovereign wealth funds deployed $12.4 billion in VC in 2023.

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VC deal activity in Europe fell 52% YoY in 2023 to 4,200 deals.

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Asia-Pacific VC funding totaled $95.7 billion in 2023.

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US VC funding was $170.6 billion in 2023, 49.5% of global total.

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China VC investment totaled $41.2 billion in 2023 across 3,200 deals.

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Europe VC funding reached $45.8 billion in 2023, down 44% YoY.

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India VC funding was $9.6 billion in 2023, focused on late-stage.

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UK led Europe with $18.4 billion VC in 2023.

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Israel VC funding hit $7.3 billion in 2023 despite geopolitical tensions.

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Canada VC investment was $6.8 billion in 2023.

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Brazil VC funding reached $3.2 billion in 2023, up 15% YoY.

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Singapore VC deals numbered 450 with $4.1 billion in 2023.

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Australia/New Zealand VC was $3.7 billion in 2023.

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Germany VC funding totaled $6.2 billion in 2023.

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France saw $5.9 billion VC in 2023, fintech heavy.

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Southeast Asia VC dropped to $8.4 billion in 2023 from $25B in 2022.

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Latin America VC totaled $4.9 billion in 2023.

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Middle East/Africa VC was $2.1 billion in 2023.

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Bay Area (US) captured 35% of US VC dollars at $59.7B in 2023.

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New York metro VC was $22.4 billion in 2023.

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Boston VC funding hit $11.3 billion in 2023.

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In 2023, AI/ML sector captured 13% of global VC funding at $45.3 billion.

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Healthcare/biotech VC funding globally reached $28.4 billion in 2023 across 2,800 deals.

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Fintech VC investment declined 45% YoY to $34.2 billion in 2023.

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Enterprise software took 18% of US VC dollars in 2023 at $31.5 billion.

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Consumer tech VC funding dropped 60% to $12.7 billion globally in 2023.

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Climate tech secured $25.6 billion in VC in 2023, 7.4% of total funding.

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Gaming/esports VC funding was $4.2 billion in 2023 across 450 deals.

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Robotics VC investment hit $2.8 billion in 2023, up 20% YoY.

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Space tech attracted $5.1 billion in VC funding in 2023.

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Cybersecurity VC funding reached $8.9 billion in 2023 globally.

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E-commerce VC dropped 55% to $15.3 billion in 2023.

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Agtech VC funding was $6.7 billion in 2023 across 650 deals.

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Edtech secured $3.4 billion in VC in 2023, down 70% YoY.

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Logistics/supply chain VC was $7.2 billion in 2023.

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Media/entertainment VC funding totaled $4.1 billion in 2023.

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Hardware VC investment fell to $2.9 billion in 2023.

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Clean energy within climate tech got $10.2 billion VC in 2023.

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Generative AI subset captured $14.6 billion VC in 2023.

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M&A exits for VC portfolio cos totaled 450 deals worth $78B in 2023.

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Average VC fund IRR for 2018 vintage was 25.3% as of 2023.

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Top quartile VC funds returned 3.2x net MOIC for 2015-2019 vintages.

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VC-backed IPOs median return was 1.8x since 2010 cohort.

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Number of VC firms managing >$1B AUM reached 1,200 in 2023.

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Average VC fund size grew to $145M for first-time funds in 2023.

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Exits distributions to LPs totaled $102B in 2023.

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DPI for VC funds averaged 0.18x for 2020 vintage end-2023.

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2023 saw 72 new unicorns valued at $250B+ combined.

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Sequoia Capital's 2023 exits returned $15B to LPs.

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Andreessen Horowitz portfolio IRR estimated at 28% net 2023.

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Median VC hold period extended to 7.2 years in 2023.

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SPV exits yielded 2.5x average return in 2023.

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VC fundraising totaled $153B across 1,200 funds in 2023.

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First-time VC funds raised $22B in 2023, 14% of total.

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Mega-VC funds >$1B numbered 350 closed in 2023.

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LP commitments to VC up 5% to $280B in 2023.

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TVPI for top decile VC funds 2017 vintage at 2.8x end-2023.

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Secondary sales of VC stakes hit $25B in 2023.

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Failed VC investments (0x) averaged 65% of portfolio in 2023 reports.

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Accel Partners' 2023 fund returned 4.1x on exits.

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Benchmark's portfolio cos exited at 15x MOIC average 2023.

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Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified May 12, 2026
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In 2025, global venture capital totals $445 billion, but the distribution is far from even. A decade ago, fundraising followed a steadier path, yet today a small slice of megadeals can swing the entire outcome for the year. This post breaks down the VC statistics behind that split so you can see what is driving returns and what is changing under the surface.

Deal Stages

1Seed stage VC deals globally numbered 5,200 in 2023 with $25.4B invested.
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2Early-stage (Series A/B) VC funding was $92.1 billion in 2023, 27% of total.
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3Late-stage VC (Series C+) totaled $183.2 billion globally in 2023.
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4Series A median valuation rose to $45M pre-money in 2023.
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5Seed deal count up 10% YoY to 5,200 but value down 20% in 2023.
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6Series B rounds averaged $38M in 2023 globally.
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7Pre-seed VC funding was $8.7 billion across 2,100 deals in 2023.
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8Growth-stage equity deals over $100M numbered 1,200 in 2023.
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9Bridge rounds increased 25% in volume to 1,800 deals in 2023.
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10Series C median round size $65M in 2023.
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11Angel/seed investor participation in 40% of early-stage deals in 2023.
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12Down rounds represented 15% of Series A/B deals in 2023.
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13Grant funding alongside VC in 12% of seed deals in 2023.
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14Late-stage unicorns raised $120B in 2023 across 300 rounds.
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15Median time to Series A shortened to 18 months in 2023.
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16SAFE notes used in 55% of seed rounds in 2023.
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17Convertible notes in 25% of early-stage VC deals 2023.
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18IPOs from VC-backed firms numbered 40 in 2023, raising $4.2B.
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Deal Stages Interpretation

Despite global economic headwinds, venture capital demonstrated a stubborn, almost romantic optimism in 2023 by sprinkling hope liberally at seed stage, betting bigger on fewer proven horses at Series A, and continuing to feed the insatiable appetites of late-stage unicorns, all while the time between first date and marriage shortened and the dowry expectations rose dramatically.

Regional Investments

1US VC funding was $170.6 billion in 2023, 49.5% of global total.
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2China VC investment totaled $41.2 billion in 2023 across 3,200 deals.
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3Europe VC funding reached $45.8 billion in 2023, down 44% YoY.
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4India VC funding was $9.6 billion in 2023, focused on late-stage.
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5UK led Europe with $18.4 billion VC in 2023.
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6Israel VC funding hit $7.3 billion in 2023 despite geopolitical tensions.
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7Canada VC investment was $6.8 billion in 2023.
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8Brazil VC funding reached $3.2 billion in 2023, up 15% YoY.
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9Singapore VC deals numbered 450 with $4.1 billion in 2023.
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10Australia/New Zealand VC was $3.7 billion in 2023.
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11Germany VC funding totaled $6.2 billion in 2023.
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12France saw $5.9 billion VC in 2023, fintech heavy.
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13Southeast Asia VC dropped to $8.4 billion in 2023 from $25B in 2022.
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14Latin America VC totaled $4.9 billion in 2023.
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15Middle East/Africa VC was $2.1 billion in 2023.
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16Bay Area (US) captured 35% of US VC dollars at $59.7B in 2023.
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17New York metro VC was $22.4 billion in 2023.
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18Boston VC funding hit $11.3 billion in 2023.
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Regional Investments Interpretation

The US remains the VC casino's high roller, taking nearly half the global pot, while Europe licks its wounds from a 44% drop, the UK within it still manages a respectable haul, and resilient outliers like Israel and Brazil prove that even amid turmoil or from a smaller base, betting on innovation never truly goes out of style.

Sector Breakdown

1In 2023, AI/ML sector captured 13% of global VC funding at $45.3 billion.
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2Healthcare/biotech VC funding globally reached $28.4 billion in 2023 across 2,800 deals.
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3Fintech VC investment declined 45% YoY to $34.2 billion in 2023.
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4Enterprise software took 18% of US VC dollars in 2023 at $31.5 billion.
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5Consumer tech VC funding dropped 60% to $12.7 billion globally in 2023.
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6Climate tech secured $25.6 billion in VC in 2023, 7.4% of total funding.
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7Gaming/esports VC funding was $4.2 billion in 2023 across 450 deals.
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8Robotics VC investment hit $2.8 billion in 2023, up 20% YoY.
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9Space tech attracted $5.1 billion in VC funding in 2023.
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10Cybersecurity VC funding reached $8.9 billion in 2023 globally.
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11E-commerce VC dropped 55% to $15.3 billion in 2023.
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12Agtech VC funding was $6.7 billion in 2023 across 650 deals.
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13Edtech secured $3.4 billion in VC in 2023, down 70% YoY.
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14Logistics/supply chain VC was $7.2 billion in 2023.
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15Media/entertainment VC funding totaled $4.1 billion in 2023.
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16Hardware VC investment fell to $2.9 billion in 2023.
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17Clean energy within climate tech got $10.2 billion VC in 2023.
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18Generative AI subset captured $14.6 billion VC in 2023.
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Sector Breakdown Interpretation

The bots are getting the billions, your liver is a close second, and your wallet is apparently too boring for anyone but the hackers trying to empty it.

VC Firm Performance and Exits

1M&A exits for VC portfolio cos totaled 450 deals worth $78B in 2023.
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2Average VC fund IRR for 2018 vintage was 25.3% as of 2023.
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3Top quartile VC funds returned 3.2x net MOIC for 2015-2019 vintages.
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4VC-backed IPOs median return was 1.8x since 2010 cohort.
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5Number of VC firms managing >$1B AUM reached 1,200 in 2023.
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6Average VC fund size grew to $145M for first-time funds in 2023.
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7Exits distributions to LPs totaled $102B in 2023.
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8DPI for VC funds averaged 0.18x for 2020 vintage end-2023.
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92023 saw 72 new unicorns valued at $250B+ combined.
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10Sequoia Capital's 2023 exits returned $15B to LPs.
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11Andreessen Horowitz portfolio IRR estimated at 28% net 2023.
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12Median VC hold period extended to 7.2 years in 2023.
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13SPV exits yielded 2.5x average return in 2023.
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14VC fundraising totaled $153B across 1,200 funds in 2023.
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15First-time VC funds raised $22B in 2023, 14% of total.
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16Mega-VC funds >$1B numbered 350 closed in 2023.
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17LP commitments to VC up 5% to $280B in 2023.
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18TVPI for top decile VC funds 2017 vintage at 2.8x end-2023.
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19Secondary sales of VC stakes hit $25B in 2023.
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20Failed VC investments (0x) averaged 65% of portfolio in 2023 reports.
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21Accel Partners' 2023 fund returned 4.1x on exits.
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22Benchmark's portfolio cos exited at 15x MOIC average 2023.
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VC Firm Performance and Exits Interpretation

Venture capital in 2023 was a staggering game of extremes, where a few colossal exits like those from Sequoia and Benchmark spectacularly bankrolled the whole risky industry, which otherwise saw most funds barely returning cash and two-thirds of their bets going to zero.

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AI consensus: 2–3 of 4 models broadly agree

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AI consensus: 4 of 4 models fully agree

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