SocialPipeline 01/24/2011 (p.m.)

• Venture Capital Fundraising Keeps Shrinking In 2010

  • Thirty-five funds raised close to $3 billion, according to Thomson Reuters and the National Venture Capital Association (NVCA), representing a six percent decrease from the third quarter. For all of 2010, 157 funds raised $12.3 billion, the fourth consecutive year of decreases for the sector, and the slowest year for fundraising since 2003. But despite unfavorable numbers, some believe the industry may simply be evolving to survive the general economic climate.

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