Number of venture capital deals in the United States 1995-2017

The data displays the number of venture capital deals 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, there were 5,052 venture capital deals carried out in the U.S.