CVC remains a continuing investor in 2022
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in the venture As industry funding slowed in 2022, nontraditional investors such as hedge funds and private equity firms ran for the hills. Many thought corporate venture capital funds would do the same, but they didn’t.
These strategic backers remain unchanged in 2022, and have actually increased their presence in venture deals, according to PitchBook data. In 2022, CVC will participate in his 26.2% of venture deals, slightly above 25.6% in 2021.This is by no means a meaningful change, but it stands out because all other categories of crossover investors have joined the following In 2022 than in 2021.
Regular venture capital funding is not expected to be particularly strong this year, and while overall funding has remained weak so far, corporate venture capital remains a stable source of funding in 2023. There are signs to keep going.
Scott Lenet, co-founder and president of Touchdown Ventures, which helps companies establish CVCs, told TechCrunch+ that the company has received more inbound than ever from companies looking to launch their own funds. He said that there is
The volatility of the last few years has led to more funds looking to deploy capital, which is welcome news for startups. Additionally, there is arguably an appeal in gaining the backing of investors who are not tied to a particular fund lifecycle in an uncertain exit environment.