Retail Technology Funding Experiences Record High in 2018

As we make our way through Q1 of 2019, let’s look back on 2018 and analyze how funding in the retail technology sector compares to previous years. The graphic below shows the total annual retail technology funding amounts over time.

Retail Technology Funding Over Time

As the graphic demonstrates, 2018 was a record year for retail technology funding at almost $18B. It represents a 30% increase from the previous year’s funding. In addition, retail technology funding grew at a CAGR of 43% over the past 5 years. Some of the largest funding events in 2018 include a $1.5B round for Go-Jek, a $1B round for Swiggy, and a $717M round for Huitongda.

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