What Could the Venture Market Look Like in the Coronavirus Era

The article analyzes how the coronavirus crisis might impact venture fundraising by drawing parallels to the 2008 financial crisis, examining historical data on VC investment volumes, round sizes, and deal velocity across funding stages. Key findings show that while total VC dollars invested fell sharply, deal count remained relatively stable, with valuations and round sizes being the primary factors affected, particularly in later-stage funding rounds.