Tomasz Tunguz Blog · 2013-05-22 · 4761d

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.

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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