New Records for Healthcare Fundraising, Investments and Exits
Key takeaways
US healthcare venture fundraising soared in 2020, totaling $17B, a 57% increase over 2019’s record.
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Strong exits propelled a fourth straight record year in venture fundraising
2020 venture fundraising soared, exceeding 2019’s record with $17B in new venture funds in healthcare.
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Q3 2020 surge in venture investment led healthcare to a record $52B
Every sector experienced record investment this year, with 2020’s funding rising 50% from 2019.
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IPOs led exit activity, and large private M&A deals resurfaced
Venture-backed healthcare IPOs yielded record valuations and post-IPO performance of +100%.