The following graphs highlight the exit activity in the Artificial Intelligence sector. The graphics include data through April 2017.

The above graph summarizes the number of exits (acquisitions and IPOs) in each Artificial Intelligence category. The Machine Learning Applications category leads the sector with 5 IPOs and 36 acquisitions. The Computer Vision Platforms category is the runner-up with 2 IPOs and 29 acquisitions.

The above graph summarizes the number of exits (acquisitions and IPOs) in Artificial Intelligence by year. 2016 currently leads the sector with 36 acquisitions, with 2017 following behind with 1 IPO and 25 acquisitions.

We are currently tracking 1778 Artificial Intelligence companies in 13 categories across 70 countries, with a total of $15B in funding. Click here to learn more about the full Artificial Intelligence market report.

The following two graphs summarize the rounds of funding going into the Virtual Reality space. Please note these graphics are made using data through March 2017.

The graph above shows the total amount of VC funding broken out by round. From 2006 to 2016, the overall sector funding peaked once in 2014 and peaked again with a much bigger magnitude in 2016. Earlier stage funding rounds (Series A, B, and C) made up most of the funding amount.

The graph above shows the total count of funding events broken out by round. We’ve seen a general upward trend which peaked in 2015 and remained constant thereafter. Earlier stage deals (Seed and Series A) have seen the largest growth in the number of funding events.

We are currently tracking 684 Virtual Reality companies in 13 categories across 49 countries, with a total of $4.9 Billion in funding. Click here to learn more about the full Virtual Reality market report.

The following graphs highlight recent trends in Energy Technology startup funding activity. The graphics include data through March 2017.

The above graph summarizes the total funding raised by Energy Technology startups for each year. 2016 has the most funding to day, at over $12B. 2013 comes in at second with around $4B in funding.

The above graph summarizes the total amount of funding raised by Energy Technology companies founded in a certain year. Companies founded in 2007 have raised the most funding at just under $6.5B.

We are currently tracking 752 Energy Technology companies in 12 categories across 46 countries, with a total of $48 Billion in funding. Click here to learn more about the full Energy Technology report. 

The following graph shows the founding year distribution in the 3D Printing Technology sector. The graphic includes data through March 2017.

The above graph summarizes the number of 3D Printing Technology companies founded in a certain year. 2013 ranks at the top with around 83 companies founded in that year alone. 2012 is the runner-up with 41 companies founded in that year.

We are currently tracking 377 3D Printing Technology companies in 9 categories across 40 countries, with a total of $1.4 Billion in funding. Click here to learn more about the full 3D Printing Technology market report.

The analyses below summarize where Real Estate Technology innovations are occurring. The graphic includes data through March 2017.

The above map shows the number of Real Estate Technology companies located in different countries. The United States ranks as the top country with around 800 companies.

The above map shows the amount of total Real Estate Technology startup venture capital funding in different countries. The United States has the most VC funding at around $20B.

We are currently tracking 1,457 Real Estate Technology companies in 12 categories across 62 countries, with a total of $36B in funding. Click here to learn more about the full Real Estate Technology market report. 

Here is our Q2 2017 summary report on the Retail Technology startup sector. The following report includes a startup landscape overview, graphical trends and insights, and recent funding and exit events.

We are currently tracking 1,220 Retail Technology companies in 22 categories across 56 countries, with a total of $43 Billion in funding. Click here to learn more about the full Insurance Technology market report.

The following graph shows average and median age in the Security Technology sector. The graphic includes data through February 2017.

The above graph summarizes the average age and median age of companies in each Security Technology category. The Email Security category has the highest average age at around 12 years and the highest median age at around 14 years. The Endpoint Security category is the runner-up with an average age of around 11 years and a median age of around 10 years.

We are currently tracking 882 Security Technology companies in 14 categories across 42 countries, with a total of $17.1 Billion in funding. Click here to learn more about the full Security Technology market report.

The following graphs highlight venture investing trends into the Future of Television (TV) sector. The graphics include data through February 2017.

The above graph compares the total venture funding in each Future of TV category to the number of companies in the category. The Video Consumption category takes the lead in total funding with just under $9B. The Video Advertising category leads in the number of startups at around 140.

  
The above analysis summarizes the average company funding in each Future of TV category. The Video Consumption category leads the sector with around $115M in average funding per company, followed by the Video Licensing and Video Creation categories.

We are currently tracking 751 Future of TV companies in 11 categories across 39 countries, with a total of $24B in funding. Click here to learn more about the full Future of Television market report. 

The following graphs highlight the exit activity in the Marketing Technology sector. The graphics include data through February 2017.

The above graph summarizes the number of exits (acquisitions and IPOs) in each Marketing Technology category. The Automation Software category leads the sector with 6 IPOs and 44 acquisitions. The Social Media Marketing category follows behind with 3 IPOs and 33 acquisitions.

The above graph summarizes the number of exits (acquisitions and IPOs) in Marketing Technology by year. 2016 currently leads the sector with 1 IPO and 58 acquisitions, with 2015 following behind with 3 IPOs and 42 acquisitions.

We are currently tracking 1595 Marketing Technology companies in 15 categories across 57 countries, with a total of $27.4 Billion in funding. Click here to learn more about the full Marketing Technology market report.

The following graph summarizes investor activity in the Retail Technology space. Please note these graphics are made using data through April 2017.

The above analysis summarizes the total number of investment rounds Retail Technology investors participated in, and the number of unique companies funded by selected investors. Major investors include Sequoia Capital, 500 Startups, SV Angel, Accel Partners, and GV.

We are currently tracking 1,589 Retail Technology companies in 22 categories across 56 countries, with a total of $42 Billion in funding. Click here to learn more about the full Retail Technology market report.