Value of venture capital investment in the United States 1995-2017

The data displays the value of venture capital investment in the U.S. from 1995 to 2017. Venture capital is defined as temporary equity investment in young, innovative, non-listed companies that stand out on the market. Although the companies lack the current earning power, they have above-average growth potential, which makes them an attractive investment opportunity. In 2017, the value of VC investments in the U.S. amounted to approx. 71.94 billion USD.