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Hey there,
Here's your monthly breakdown of everything that happened in the world of startups, venture capital and M&A transactions from our proprietary database.
Happy Tracking,
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| Shayan Somani
Managing Director
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Startup funding was significantly higher in November, representing the most active month since April 2021. Overall, there were more than 3.6k funding rounds captured by TechTrack.
Here's a breakdown of all things big and small in the world of startups & VC:
- There were 3,619 deals in November compared to 2,732 in October, an increase ⬆ of 32%
- Early stage funding was up in November with 1,255 deals announced compared to 1,014 in October, an increase ⬆ of 24%
- Expansion stage funding was up in November with 904 deals announced compared to 643 in October, an increase ⬆ of 41%
- Overall, deals in November were up ⬆ 22% compared to the same period last year, while the average deal size increased ⬆ 82%. Seed and pre-seed deals are down, while later stage and debt financing are up, indicating a more risk-averse investment strategy.
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M&A deals were higher in November, with more
than 1,200 acquisitions captured by TechTrack. Here's a summary of Mergers & Acquisitions activity:
- There were 1,253 acquisitions in November, an increase
⬆ of 10% from last month
- M&A activity remains strong in 2021 with 3,692 acquisitions announced in the last three months, an increase ⬆ of 57% compared to the same period last year
- Overall, that brings the total number of Mergers & Acquisitions over the last 12 months to 14,878, an increase ⬆ of 80% compared to the preceding 12 months where there were 8,251 acquisitions
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HEALTHCARE & LIFE SCIENCES
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US VC Fund - Fund V - $275M
Description: This investment fund's invests in life science startups in therapeutics, diagnostics, medical devices, laboratory tools, and drug delivery.
Company HQ: Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Year Founded: 2009 Employees: 11 - 50
Primary Industries: Artificial Intelligence, Biotechnology, Health Care, Health Diagnostics, Life Science, Machine Learning, Manufacturing, Medical Device, Nanotechnology, Pharmaceutical, Therapeutics, Wellness
Assets Managed: $275,000,000
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Hong Kong PE Fund - Fund II - $300M
Description: This fund is focused on innovative products, therapies, and advanced technology platforms that can serve clinical and healthcare needs in China and globally.
Company HQ: Cyberport, Hong Kong
Year Founded: 2015 Employees: 1-10
Primary Industries: Biopharma, Biotechnology, Genetics, Health Care, Health Diagnostics, Healthcare Services, Life Science, Manufacturing, Medical Device, Pharmaceutical, Science and Engineering, TherapeuticsAssets Managed: $300,000,000
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China VC Fund - Fund IV - $563M
Description: This fund invests in startups in the healthcare industry, including biomedicine and consumer technology companies.
Company HQ: Nanjin, China
Year Founded: 2014 Employees: 11 - 50
Industries: AgTech, Artificial Intelligence, Assistive Technology, B2B, Beauty, Biopharma, Child Care, Clinical Trials, Dental, Health Care, Health Diagnostics, Healthcare IT, Healthcare Services, Life Science, Medical, Medical Device, mHealth, Pharmaceutical, Therapeutics Assets Managed: $550,000,000
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US VC Fund - Fund V - $350M
Description: This US growth stage fund invests in a broad range of areas including space exploration, digital health, financial technology, enterprise SaaS, and consumer internet.
Company HQ: San Francisco, California, United States Year Founded: 2010 Employees: 11 - 50
Industries: Aerospace, Analytics, Apps, Car Sharing, Commerce and Shopping, Consumer Goods, EdTech, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Food and Beverage, Hardware, Machine Learning, Marketplace, Messaging and Telecommunications, Ride Sharing, SaaS
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UK VC Fund - Fund II - $200M
Description: This fund will have a specific focus on fintech and corporate software companies across all stages in Asian, European, and Israeli
markets .
Company HQ: London, United Kingdom (UK)
Year Founded: 2018 Employees: 11 - 50
Industries: Analytics, Apps, Artificial Intelligence, Auto Insurance, Banking, Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Financial Services, FinTech, Information Services, Information Technology, Insurance, Lending and Investments, Payments, SaaS, Software
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US VC Fund - Fund VI - $230M
Description: This US VC fund will back global technology startups with inherent ESG principles and the potential to transform industries for a better future.
Company HQ: San Mateo, California, United States
Year Founded: 2015 Employees: 11 - 50
Industries: Agriculture and Farming, AgTech, Automotive, B2B, Biotechnology, Community and Lifestyle, EdTech, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Health Care. Information Technology, Nutrition, SaaS, Software, Waste Management, Water
Assets Managed: $420,000,000
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Description: HotSpot Therapeutics is the developer of a therapy platform designed to discover medicines and provide proper treatment.
Company HQ: Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
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Year Founded: 2013 Employees: 251-500
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Year Founded: 2019 Employees: 11-50
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Year Founded: 2019 Employees: 1-10
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Year Founded: 2021 Employees: 1-10
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Year Founded: 2021 Employees: 1-10
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