Venture capital fundraising in the United States 2004-2017

The data displays the value of venture capital fundraising in the U.S. from 2004 to 2017. Venture capital is a form of financing of young, innovative, non-listed companies that, despite low operating revenue, are considered to have an above-average growth potential. Fund raising refers to collecting money from private, institutional or equity investors. The value of venture capital funds raised in the U.S. increased from 17.5 billion USD in 2004 to 32.8 billion USD in 2017.