The prevalence and prestige of venture capital is growing globally, yet the opportunity in the U.S. is still unique. Investment reached a record high in 2020, with $166.6 billion across 12,173 deals nationwide—but that record was utterly shattered just one year later, with 17,054 deals worth $329.6 billion. According to analysts, these upward trends could continue for some time.
While venture capital is gaining traction around the world, three quarters of all investment is concentrated in 24 global cities.
