PHILADELPHIA, March 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Although many businesses continue to recover from the effects of the pandemic, the emerging business ecosystem saw record growth in 2021. Overall venture capital investment in the United United nearly doubled year-on-year to $329.9 billion in 2021 (according to Pitchbook Interactive World Tables, March 4, 2022).
The global network of private angel investor chapters, Keiretsu Forum, continues to play a leading role in the growth of the ecosystem.
According to Pitchbook, Keiretsu Forum is the 6th most active venture capital group in the United States based on number of deals. Regionally, Keiretsu Forum ranks 15th in the Mid-Atlantic (33 deals) and 7th in the Southeast (9 deals).
By reviewing activity by sector, Keiretsu Forum angel investors demonstrate their core expertise in life science investing; Pitchbook ranks Keiretsu Forum #1 in Healthcare Devices & Supplies and #4 in Pharmaceuticals & Biotech.
Last month, Howard Lubert, regional chairman of the Keiretsu Forum, reported that Mid-Atlantic and Southeast members had invested more than $11.6 million in 45 companies, breaking the investment record of the group for the second consecutive year. In addition, the median deal size and pre-money valuations of early-stage startups also reached record highs in 2021, boosting confidence among traditional investors and attracting new members interested in Keiretsu Forum’s rigorous process.
Start-up investing remains the best performing private fixed asset category. Outstanding exit values generated attractive returns, further fueling interest from non-traditional investors. Keiretsu Forum’s success is based on a rigorous screening practice, shared member spirit, and rigorous due diligence to mitigate as much risk as possible.
Without a doubt, 2021 has been a banner year for the local startup ecosystem and US venture capital. It is possible that 2022 will be positioned for even more growth.
For more information on early stage investing, visit https://www.keiretsuforum-midatlantic.com/
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