tomtunguz.com · 2021-12-29 · 1618d

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.

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M&A Value Growth

24percent

2021 venture-backed M&A activity

M&A Volume Growth

28percent

2021 venture-backed M&A activity

Prediction Accuracy

3.5out of 5

Author's 2021 prediction scorecard (70% accuracy rate)

Venture IPO Capital Growth

173percent

2021 vs 2020 venture-backed IPOs by dollars

Venture IPO Deal Count Growth

40percent

2021 vs 2020 venture-backed IPOs

Venture-Backed IPO Capital Raised

198billions USD

2021 U.S. venture-backed IPOs

Venture-Backed IPO Deal Count

601deals

2021 U.S. venture-backed IPOs