Q1 2022 PitchBook-NVCA Venture Monitor

US VC remains strong while navigating market of uncertainty

Despite many data points remaining historically high, the first quarter of 2022 showed signs of a slowdown for venture dealmaking in the US, suggesting the onset of an imminent but healthy recalibration period. On the exit front, rising interest rates, inflation and geopolitical uncertainty contributed to a stark dip in the number of public listings. 

The latest PitchBook-NVCA Venture Monitor, sponsored by Insperity and JP Morgan, details how dealmaking, exits, fundraising and valuations responded to the changing economic climate during Q1.

Key takeaways:

• Venture-backed companies attracted nearly $71 billion during Q1. Even though the figure was off pace from every quarter in 2021, it still exceeded pre-2021 quarterly totals.
   
• Fundraising maintained the momentum of 2021, with 199 funds raising $73.8 billion in commitments.
   
• Public listings slowed significantly from the highs of the past couple years, amid recent public market volatility. 

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