Quarterly analysis: Q1 2019
In the first quarter, GCV Analytics tracked a record 789 funding rounds involving corporate venturers, a 23% increase over the 644 recorded in the first quarter of 2018, driven by an increased appetite by first-time CVC investors over the past 15 months – a trend that might continue given the spate of new funding initiatives announced.
The estimated total investment was $35.73bn, down 4% from the $37.07bn recorded in the same period last year. The US hosted the largest number…
