🌐 Active VCs Buck the Trend: Q3 2024 Dealmaking Heats Up
💎 Despite the global startup funding slowdown, the most active venture investors actually ramped up their dealmaking in Q3 2024. This surprising trend offers a glimmer of hope in an otherwise challenging market.
➡️ Y Combinator, Andreessen Horowitz, and General Catalyst led the charge, significantly increasing their post-seed investments. Y Combinator, traditionally known for seed rounds, has been expanding its later-stage support, particularly for AI-focused startups from recent cohorts.
➡️ Andreessen Horowitz and General Catalyst tied for the top spot in leading post-seed rounds, showcasing their continued bullishness on promising startups. General Catalyst, in particular, flexed its financial muscle by leading or co-leading rounds collectively valued at over $500 million, including substantial investments in AI and defense tech companies.
➡️ The AI boom continues to drive investment, with many top deals going to AI-related startups. This trend is particularly evident in the portfolios of leading VCs, reflecting the ongoing enthusiasm for AI technologies across various sectors.
👀 Interestingly, U.S.-based investors dominated the rankings of most active and highest-value dealmakers. This aligns with the relative resilience of North American venture investment compared to global averages, largely fueled by mega-rounds in AI companies.
🔤At the seed stage, while reported deal counts contracted for top investors like Techstars, Y Combinator, and Antler, their rankings remained stable. This fluctuation is typical due to the nature of seed deal reporting and doesn't necessarily indicate a downward trend.
🟢 As we look ahead, the key question is whether regions that have experienced weaker funding in recent quarters will see a rebound. Such a shift could bring more geographically diverse investors into the top rankings.
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❓ What's your take on this trend? Are you seeing similar patterns in your investment activities or portfolio companies? Let's discuss how we can navigate and capitalize on these market dynamics.
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💎 Despite the global startup funding slowdown, the most active venture investors actually ramped up their dealmaking in Q3 2024. This surprising trend offers a glimmer of hope in an otherwise challenging market.
➡️ Y Combinator, Andreessen Horowitz, and General Catalyst led the charge, significantly increasing their post-seed investments. Y Combinator, traditionally known for seed rounds, has been expanding its later-stage support, particularly for AI-focused startups from recent cohorts.
➡️ Andreessen Horowitz and General Catalyst tied for the top spot in leading post-seed rounds, showcasing their continued bullishness on promising startups. General Catalyst, in particular, flexed its financial muscle by leading or co-leading rounds collectively valued at over $500 million, including substantial investments in AI and defense tech companies.
➡️ The AI boom continues to drive investment, with many top deals going to AI-related startups. This trend is particularly evident in the portfolios of leading VCs, reflecting the ongoing enthusiasm for AI technologies across various sectors.
👀 Interestingly, U.S.-based investors dominated the rankings of most active and highest-value dealmakers. This aligns with the relative resilience of North American venture investment compared to global averages, largely fueled by mega-rounds in AI companies.
🔤At the seed stage, while reported deal counts contracted for top investors like Techstars, Y Combinator, and Antler, their rankings remained stable. This fluctuation is typical due to the nature of seed deal reporting and doesn't necessarily indicate a downward trend.
🟢 As we look ahead, the key question is whether regions that have experienced weaker funding in recent quarters will see a rebound. Such a shift could bring more geographically diverse investors into the top rankings.
For
founders and fellow VCs, this data suggests that while overall funding may be tight, active investors are still eagerly seeking promising opportunities, particularly in cutting-edge sectors like AI. It's a reminder that even in challenging times, innovation and strong business models continue to attract capital.
❓ What's your take on this trend? Are you seeing similar patterns in your investment activities or portfolio companies? Let's discuss how we can navigate and capitalize on these market dynamics.
🔗 Source #VentureStats
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