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SVB Asset Management's quarterly report reviews financial conditions in the domestic and global economies.

The most recent release of our State of the Markets report highlights the latest investment and valuation trends, analysis of VC-backed company operating metrics and a view of the muted exit landscape.

The year started strong in early-stage investment, but the afterglow of 2021’s historic market faded as investors and startups navigated an uncertain economy. Yet, major dry powder shows an appetite for fresh innovation. 

Take a closer look at how India is tapping into new potential. The State of the Markets: India report spotlights recent economic and market trends in India’s innovation economy.

Our annual report finds founders are in a positive mood at the start of 2020, but they are facing challenges around raising capital, finding talent and building more-diverse leadership teams.

Our latest report on the gender gap in startup leadership shows there is still a long way to go before reaching parity. And only 30% of US startups report they have programs designed to increase the number of women holding leadership roles.

SVB’s Healthcare Investments and Exits Q1 2023 Update provides a comprehensive analysis of the trends, opportunities and challenges in today’s healthcare innovation market.

SVB's Healthcare Investments and Exits Annual 2022 review examines trends and analysis for biopharma, healthtech, dx/tools, and device.

Our annual healthtech report features the latest investment trends and subsector analysis for alternative care, provider operations, clinical trial enablement, wellness & education, healthtech navigation and medication management.

SVB's Healthcare Investments and Exits Mid-Year 2022 review examines trends and analysis for biopharma, healthtech, dx/tools, and device. 

The 22nd edition of the annual report, by industry expert Rob McMillan, assesses the industry and shares a unique forecast for the year ahead.

The Direct-to-Consumer Wine Survey Report highlights digital sales strategies for the future, the evolution of wine tasting rooms and provides valuable industry benchmarks to help guide your business.

The 2022 State of the Wine Industry report provides a look back at how wineries performed during the COVID-19 reopening of 2021 and what, industry expert, Rob McMillan predicts the year ahead will have in store.

The Direct-to-Consumer Wine Survey Report highlights digital sales strategies for the future, the evolution of wine tasting rooms and provides valuable industry benchmarks to help guide your business.

SVB’s State of Consumer Internet report looks at the disrupting technologies and investment trends transforming the consumer experience.

While fintech investment has dipped from 2021’s record highs, the sector is still on pace to generate over $38 billion in VC funding this year.

The State of SaaS report highlights the latest trends shaping the enterprise software industry.

SVB, with support from Eclipse Ventures, presents the State of HaaS report – an industry overview of investment trends and key performance indicators for the emerging hardware-as-a-service sector.

The latest edition of our report analyzes venture investments, exit trends and emerging technologies that offer hope for a sustainable future.

Dive into consumer retail in our latest report. Topics include the role of omnichannel, consumer online shopping trends, and how adoption of new technology and partnerships become paramount for to remain competitive in a COVID-19 world.

Family office (FO) venture portfolios are expected to seek buying opportunities in 2023.

SVB’s data analysis and CFO survey indicate that despite a market slowdown, the private equity industry shows strong momentum.

A look at the pace of CVC investment, how it compares to traditional VC and the impact of a potential recession on deals and investment.

SVB’s Rob Freelan responds to questions about how large venture funds are growing larger and solo venture capitalists are writing substantial checks into startups at all stages.