Market Size of United States Venture Capital Industry
Study Period | 2020 - 2029 |
Base Year For Estimation | 2023 |
Market Size (2024) | USD 1.30 Trillion |
Market Size (2029) | USD 1.94 Trillion |
CAGR (2024 - 2029) | 8.25 % |
Market Concentration | Medium |
Major Players*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
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United States Venture Capital Market Analysis
The United States Venture Capital Market size in terms of assets under management value is expected to grow from USD 1.30 trillion in 2024 to USD 1.94 trillion by 2029, at a CAGR of 8.25% during the forecast period (2024-2029).
Venture capital generally comes from well-off investors, investment banks, and other financial institutions. However, it does not always take a monetary form and also be provided in the technical or managerial expertise form. Venture capital is typically allocated to small companies with exceptional growth potential or that grow quickly and appear poised to continue expanding. COVID-19 slashed the number of VC rounds in the US by 44%. VC funding to US-based companies thrived, hitting new highs in 2020 and then again in 2021 YTD.
Venture capital funds are run similarly to private equity funds, where the portfolio of companies invests in a specific sector specialization. For instance, a venture capital fund specializing in healthcare may invest in a portfolio of ten companies focused on disruptive healthcare technologies and equipment. A venture capital fund is usually structured as a partnership, where the venture capital firm serves as the general partners and the investors as the limited partners.