US venture funding, deals, unicorn births, and exits all hit record highs in 2021.
US-based startups had their biggest year in history in 2021. Venture funding doubled year-over-year and unicorn births topped 300 as nearly every major US metro becomes a tech hub.
In our State of Venture 2021: United States report, we dig into private market trends to uncover takeaways like:
- How much startup funding was raised in the US, and how it compares with the rest of the world
- Which sector received $1 in every $5 funding dollars in the US
- The record unicorn count, unicorn birth trends, and an outlook for 2022
- How US IPO, SPAC, and M&A exits changed year-over-year
- A funding breakout comparing Silicon Valley, New York, and 12 other US metros
- Which 8 US metros had over 100% funding growth year-over-year
For all the insights and record figures, download the full report.