Venture capital investments in startups rebounded in Q2: MoneyTree Report

Q.  Venture capital investments in startups rebounded in Q2, marking an increase of what percent in the Q1?
- Published on 18 Jul 16

a. 20.4%
b. 20.5%
c. 20.6%
d. 20.7%

ANSWER: 20.5%
 
VC investments in startups rebounded in Q2 as the general stock market recovery helped to restore confidence.
  • Investors ploughed over USD 15.3 billion into venture backed startups in Q2, a 20.5 % increase over USD 12.7 billion invested in Q1, according to MoneyTree report by PwC and National Venture Capital Association.
  • In terms of total dollars, Q2 investments outpaced all but three quarters since 2000.
  • In terms of the dot-com boom, there are widespread concerns over valuations and a dormant market for tech IPOs, venture capitalists and institutional investors getting into the market.
  • Number of deals were down by 5% falling to 961 from 1011 during Q1

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