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Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: A majority of top global venture capital (VC) investors witness growth in investment volume but a decline in value in 2019, said a report.
According to GlobalData, six out of the top 10 global VC investors showcased year-on-year (YoY) growth in the number of investments, whereas seven of them witnessed YoY decline in the proportionate investment value in 2019.
The top 10 global VC investors (by number of investments) participated in more than 1,200 funding rounds in 2019 as compared to 1,110 funding rounds in 2018.
However, the proportionate investment value of these VC firms declined from US$13.4bn in 2018 to US$10.5bn in 2019, said the report.
The decline could be attributed to the lower proportionate investment value for the majority of these VC investors.
Of the top 10 VC investors, six (Sequoia Capital, Y Combinator, 500 Startups, Accel, Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, and High-Tech Grunderfonds) increased their investment volume in 2019. In contrast, seven of them witnessed a decline in the proportionate investment value in 2019.
Aurojyoti Bose, Financial Deals Analyst at GlobalData, said: "Despite an upsurge in the investment volume, shrinkage in the investment value indicates a cautious approach of VC investors towards making big investments."
Interestingly, Sequoia Capital, which registered the highest investment volume and value in 2019, also witnessed a decline in its proportionate investment value by 40% comp...................... To view our full article Click here
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