Tomasz Tunguz Blog · 2013-05-22
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Enterprise Investing Dominates Venture Capital: Consumer Web Investment Misconception
Venture capitalists have not abandoned consumer web investments despite media perception suggesting a shift toward enterprise. Historical data shows consumer investments consistently represent only 16-17% of venture funding over the past 17 years, while enterprise investments account for approximately 84%, indicating enterprise has always been the dominant investment thesis.
Metrics in this report
Consumer Investment Share
17%
last year
total venture capital allocation
Consumer Investment Share
16%
17-year average
total venture capital allocation 1996-2013
Enterprise Investment Share
84%
17-year total
total venture capital allocation 1996-2013