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Venture Forward is the go-to resource for research and data on the venture capital industry. Research produced by Venture Forward, as well as from third-parties, offers insights into the role and impact of venture capital on our economy and innovation.

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#OpenLP

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#OpenLP is an effort to help foster greater understanding in the entrepreneur-to-LP tech ecosystem. Supported by Sapphire Partners, #OpenLP serves as a resource for the venture community to hear from a diverse group of investors in venture funds (LPs). By aggregating articles, podcasts and videos from LPs, #OpenLP aims to help entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, LPs […]

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Fairview Capital 2019 Market Review of Woman and Minority-Owned Private Equity and Venture Capital Firms

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This 2019 report by Fairview Capital examines the state of woman and minority-owned private equity and venture capital firms.

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SVB Healthcare Investments & Exits Report

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Twice a year, SVB publishes deep-dive analyses describing fundraising, investment, M&A and IPO activity of private, venture-backed biopharma, medical device and diagnostic/tools companies.

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8,400+

high-growth startups—across all 50 states and DC—raised venture funding in 2018 to build and growth their businesses.

42%

of all U.S. IPOs from 1974 to 2015 were venture-backed companies, representing 63% of the market capitalization and 85% of R&D.

2.9 million

is the average net jobs created annually between 1980 and 2010 by high-growth startups, which account for ~50% of gross jobs created in the U.S.

Approx. 1,000

U.S. venture firms are active today, managing an aggregate of $360 billion to put to work in startups.

Why is advancing the next era of venture capital important?

Venture capital is an American national treasure. It has fueled the advancement of innovation, economies, and people. It has created value, jobs, wealth, and life-changing products and services. Though venture capital as an industry may be young and as an asset class may be small, high-growth startups and their long-term investors have truly changed the world.

To continue the success of the industry’s past 50 years to the next 50 years and beyond, we must expand opportunities for people of all backgrounds to access the venture ecosystem and thrive. We must educate future leaders on best practices and help them learn from the industry’s rich history. We must help firms build strong, healthy cultures and values. We must keep the public and ecosystem informed through qualitative and quantitative insights.

By investing in tomorrow’s leaders today, we shape the next era of venture capital.

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10,000+

high-growth startups—across all 50 states and DC—raised venture funding in 2019 to build and grow their businesses.

42%

of all U.S. IPOs from 1974 to 2015 were venture-backed companies, representing 63% of the market capitalization and 85% of R&D.

2.9 million

is the average net jobs created annually between 1980 and 2010 by high-growth startups, which account for ~50% of gross jobs created in the U.S.

1,300+

U.S. venture firms are active today, managing an aggregate of $444 billion in assets.

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