tomtunguz.com · 2024-01-01 · 885d

2024 Predictions | Tomasz Tunguz

Tunguz predicts the 2024 venture landscape will be shaped by IPO reopening (driven by mega-issuances and Fed rate cuts), acceleration of M&A activity (especially AI-focused deals), sustained VC investment at $200-220B with AI premium valuations, and meaningful productivity gains from AI deployment reducing headcount growth while maintaining revenue projections. The article also scores his 2023 predictions at 4.0/5.0, noting accurate calls on Fed multiples, PE take-privates, and crypto recovery.

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AI Valuation Premium

10-25percent

premium

AI businesses valuation advantage above market multiples

Forward EV/Revenue Multiple

7.2times

average

SaaS companies in 2023, approaching predicted 7.0x target

M&A Volume

60billions USD

target

Predicted US tech M&A volume for 2024

Revenue per Employee Growth

10percent

target

Projected ARR per employee increase in 2024, vs. decade-long average of 5%

Seed Valuation

15.0millions USD

median

Seed stage post-money valuation in 2023

Series A Valuation

54millions USD

median

Series A post-money valuation in 2023 with ~$500k ARR

VC Investment

200-220billions USD

target

US venture capital investment expected in 2024