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VentureView: GlobalData's VC Activity Coverage - Q1 2022 Edition

Published: 19 April 2022 Code: GDDIS0006VCQD

GlobalData's Venture Capital (VC) activity report provides detailed coverage on the global venture capital activity in Q1 2022, covering key insights such as the global VC investment trends, quarterly funding activity, key investments of Q1 2022, among others.

The quarter reported a dip in both global venture capital investment value and volume. Q1 2022 venture capital funding activity saw a minor dip YoY, however was lower by 16% QoQ. Except Europe, all regions witnessed a drop in investment value or volume or both in Q1 2022 QoQ.

View the mega size investments that were the leading contributor to the total deal value in Q1 2022, which dipped by 26% QoQ. In Q1 2022, only Seed funding and Series A funding registered growth, remaining funding activity saw decline QoQ. Series C and E median funding witnessed double digit growth of 14% and 12% respectively QoQ.

Understand the post-money valuations, which suggest a constantly growing universe of unicorns, recording a healthy double digit growth.

Access the below key findings discussed in the report:

  • Digitalization accounted for about 30% of the top ten venture capital deals to accumulate about $4.5 billion in total investment. The theme gained traction in industries such as real estate and logistics with developments in real estate investment trust (REIT) and cold storage facilities
  • Fintech represented over 20% of the top ten VC deals to pool nearly $3.5 billion in total investment. The theme has broken through some of the traditional setbacks with the development of scalable infrastructure, end to end technology, and superior investment operations in wealth management along with advances in digital securities and payment solutions
  • Energy players usher in a new age with the rise in demand for clean and sustainable energy technologies including solar and wind. The US-based Invenergy Renewables has raised $3 billion to enhance its power capture, generation, and storage capabilities and accelerate renewable energy projects
  • Esports is evolving as a new area of interest for investors with advances in immersive technologies and e-commerce, among others. Florida’s Fanatics has accumulated $1.5 billion to develop its portfolio that includes licensed sports merchandise, trading cards, collectibles, and non-fungible tokens (NFTs)

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