2022-01-19-KPMG_Global-Q4_21_Venture_Pulse_Report_–_Europe_94页_3mb

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Global venture capital (VC) investment surged to a record $171.4 billion in Q4 2021, across 8,710 deals, capping an unprecedented year with over $671 billion invested worldwide.
ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) and climate-focused investments gained prominence amid global sustainability efforts.
Corporate venture capital (CVC) participation increased significantly, contributing to higher overall deal volumes and valuations.

Investment Surge: Record deal values and high deal counts were driven by abundant capital availability, strong returns from exits, and CVC involvement.
IPO and Exit Activity: While IPO volume declined slightly from Q3 2021, it remained robust; total exit value reached near-$300 billion, with public listings dominating.
Sector Focus: Healthtech, B2B services, cleantech, cybersecurity, and HR-tech are major investment areas, reflecting post-COVID adaptations.
Valuation Increases: Late-stage valuations tripled YoY in some regions, amplifying the "unicorn effect."

Americas: VC fundraising reached $95.2 billion (3,946 deals), with strong performance in the US (record investments) and Latin America.
Europe: Investments totaled $28.0 billion (2,041 deals), with fintech and healthtech leading; London saw record-breaking activity.
Asia-Pacific: Fundraising was $46.2 billion (2,440 deals), with India and China as key markets; biotech and AI saw significant funding.

VC investment is expected to remain strong globally, with ESG-aligned investments and emerging sectors like AI and cleantech driving growth.
Consolidation may increase in mature sectors, and diverse regions like Africa and Latin America could attract more VC interest due to evolving ecosystems.

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