Analysis of VC Investment Activity in the US by YoY Growth According to Chapman & Bloomberg:
Venture capital (VC) investment activity has been steadily increasing in the United States over the past decade. As businesses seek new sources of funding to achieve their growth objectives, venture capital has become a popular option. This report seeks to analyze the year-over-year (YoY) growth of VC investment activity in the US, according to Chapman & Bloomberg. It will look at the total amount of VC investment in the US, as well as the number of VC deals raised and the average deal size.
Overview of US VC Investment Activity:
The US venture capital industry has experienced tremendous growth over the past decade. According to Chapman & Bloomberg, VC investment activity in the US has grown from $16.8 billion in 2009 to $130.9 billion in 2019. This represents a YoY growth of 6.6%, on average. This growth has been driven by a surge in venture capital investment in the technology sector, including in artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and other emerging technologies.
YoY Growth of VC Investment:
The YoY growth of VC investment in the US has been steady over the past decade. According to Chapman & Bloomberg, the YoY growth rate of VC investment in the US was 6.6% from 2009 to 2019. This growth has been driven primarily by the technology sector, which accounted for 72% of all VC investment in the US in 2019.
Number of VC Deals Raised in the US:
The number of VC deals raised in the US has also experienced significant growth over the past decade. According to Chapman & Bloomberg, the number of VC deals raised in the US grew from 1,862 in 2009 to 6,890 in 2019. This represents a YoY growth rate of 10.2%. This growth has been driven primarily by the technology sector, which accounted for nearly half (49%) of all VC deals raised in the US in 2019.
Average Deal Size of VC Investment:
The average deal size of VC investment in the US has also increased over the past decade. According to Chapman & Bloomberg, the average deal size of VC investment in the US was $9.2 million in 2009 and grew to $18.9 million in 2019. This represents a YoY growth rate of 8.2%. This growth has been driven primarily by the technology sector, which accounted for 78% of all VC investment in the US in 2019.
Conclusion:
The US venture capital industry has experienced tremendous growth over the past decade according to Chapman & Bloomberg. VC investment activity in the US has grown from $16.8 billion in 2009 to $130.9 billion in 2019, representing a YoY growth of 6.6%. The number of VC deals raised in the US has also grown from 1,862 to 6,890, representing a YoY growth rate of 10.2%. The average deal size of VC investment in the US has also increased from $9.2 million in 2009 to $18.9 million in 2019, representing a YoY growth rate of 8.2%. This growth has been driven primarily by the technology sector, which accounted for 72% of all VC investment, 49% of all VC deals raised, and 78% of all VC investment in the US in 2019.
