Five Predictions for 2022
Tomasz Tunguz presents five predictions for 2022 across Web3, data infrastructure, AI/ML applications, ML stack convergence, and geographic diversification of venture capital, while reviewing his 2021 predictions with a 70% accuracy rate. The article emphasizes how technological acceleration continues to reshape software development, data management, and work culture, with AI and machine learning positioned to dramatically reduce repetitive work across marketing, sales, and engineering functions.
Metrics in this report
24percent
2021 venture-backed M&A activity
28percent
2021 venture-backed M&A activity
3.5out of 5
Author's 2021 prediction scorecard (70% accuracy rate)
173percent
2021 vs 2020 venture-backed IPOs by dollars
40percent
2021 vs 2020 venture-backed IPOs
198billions USD
2021 U.S. venture-backed IPOs
601deals
2021 U.S. venture-backed IPOs