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in the middle of the movement With the industry’s funding slowing in 2022, non-traditional investors such as hedge funds and private equity firms ran for the hills. Many assumed that corporate venture capital funds would too – but they didn’t.
These strategic backers remained consistent in 2022 and, according to PitchBook data, increased their presence in venture deals. In the year In 2022, CVCs participated in 26.2 percent of venture deals, just a hair above 25.6% in 2021. Although this is by no means a meaningful change, it stands out because every other category of cross investors is involved. Less In 2022 instead of 2021.
While formal venture capital fundraising is not expected to be particularly strong this year — and overall funding continues to decline — there are signs that corporate venture capital will remain a steady source of funding in 2023.
Scott Lennett, co-founder and president of Touchdown Ventures, which helps corporations set up their CVCs, told TechCrunch+ that the firm is getting more revenue than ever from corporations looking to start their own funds.
The volatility of the past few years has resulted in more funds for deploying capital, which should be welcome news for startups. Additionally, in an uncertain exit environment, it is certainly attractive to have the support of an investor who is not tied to the life cycle of a particular fund.
