The following two graphs summarize the rounds of funding going into the Future of TV space. Please note these graphics are made using data through May 2017.

The graph above shows the total amount of VC funding broken out by round. From 2009 to 2015, we saw a general increase in the overall sector funding, with the total amount peaking in 2016. With the exception of Seed funding and Late Stage funding, all other rounds of funding saw approximately equal amounts during these years.

The graph above shows the total count of funding events broken out by round. From 2009 to 2013 we’ve seen an upward trend that peaked in 2013 and then declined sharply thereafter. Earlier stage funding such as Seed, Series A, and Series B events make up the majority of funding event counts. 

We are currently tracking 755 Future of TV companies in 11 categories across 39 countries, with a total of $24.5 Billion in funding. Click here to learn more about the full Future of TV market report.

The following graphs highlight recent trends in the Marketing Technology (Martech) startup funding activity. The graphics include data through May 2017.

The above graph summarizes the total funding raised by Martech startups for each year. 2016 has the most funding to date at just over $6B. 

The above graph summarizes the total amount of funding raised by Martech companies founded in a certain year. Companies founded in 2009 have raised the most funding at around $4B.

We are currently tracking 1,615 Marketing Technology companies in 15 categories across 58 countries, with a total of $28 Billion in funding. Click here to learn more about the full Marketing Technology market report.

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

We are currently tracking 903 Security Technology companies in 14 categories across 42 countries, with a total of $18 Billion in funding. Click here to learn more about the full Security Technology market report.

The following graph shows the founding year distribution in the Retail Technology sector. The graphic includes data through May 2017.

The above graph summarizes the number of Retail Technology companies founded in a certain year. 2012 ranks at the top with around 228 companies founded in that year alone. 2011 is the runner-up with 220 companies founded in that year.

We are currently tracking 1610 Retail Technology companies in 22 categories across 58 countries, with a total of $46.9 Billion in funding. Click here to learn more about the full Retail Technology market report.

The analyses below summarize where Health Technology innovations are occurring. The graphic includes data through April 2017.

The above map shows the number of Health Technology companies located in different countries. The United States ranks as the top country with around 1300 companies.

The above map shows the amount of total Health Technology startup venture capital funding in different countries. The United States has the most VC funding at around $32B.

We are currently tracking 1,905 Health Technology companies in 22 categories across 57 countries, with a total of $44B in funding. Click here to learn more about the full Health Technology market report.

The following graphs highlight venture investing trends into the Insurance Technology (Insurtech) sector. The graphics include data through April 2017.

The above graph compares the total venture funding in each Insurtech category to the number of companies in the category. The Health Insurance category leads in total funding with over $9B. The Insurance Comparison category has the most startups at around 350.  

The above analysis summarizes the average company funding in each Insurtech category. The Life, Home, and P&C Insurance category leads the sector with just over $250M in average funding per company, followed by the Auto Insurance and Health Insurance categories.

We are currently tracking 1,266 Insurtech companies in 14 categories across 62 countries, with a total of $18B in funding. Click here to learn more about the full Insurance Technology market report. 

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

The above graph summarizes the average age and median age of companies in each Transportation Technology category. The Intelligent Transit Systems category and V2V Communications category have the highest average age at around 21 years, followed by the Infotainment category with an average age of around 20 years. V2V Communications category has the highest median age at 18 years, followed by the Infotainment category with a median age of 17 years.

We are currently tracking 1119 Transportation Technology companies in 17 categories across 65 countries, with a total of $68 Billion in funding. Click here to learn more about the full Transportation Technology market report.

The following graphs highlight the exit activity in the Bitcoin/Blockchain sector. The graphics include data through May 2017.

The above graph summarizes the number of exits (acquisitions and IPOs) in each Bitcoin/Blockchain category. The Bitcoin Exchanges category leads the sector with 9 acquisitions. The Bitcoin Data Services category is the runner-up with 7 acquisitions.

The above graph summarizes the number of exits (acquisitions and IPOs) in the Bitcoin/Blockchain sector by year. 2016 leads the sector with 14 acquisitions and 1 IPO. 2015 is the runner-up with 13 acquisitions.

We are currently tracking 925 Bitcoin and Blockchain companies in 12 categories across 74 countries, with a total of $2.3 Billion in funding. Click here to learn more about the full Bitcoin and Blockchain market report.

The following post highlights how Venture Scanner categorizes the Security Technology startup landscape, and presents our Innovation Quadrant showing how those categories compare to one another. The data for this post is through May 2017.

The above sector map organizes the sector into 14 categories and shows a sampling of companies in each category.

Our Innovation Quadrant provides a snapshot of the average funding and average age for the different Security Technology categories and how they compare with one another.

Heavyweights: These categories are comprised of companies that have reached maturity with significant financing.
Established: These categories are comprised of companies that have reached maturity with less financing.
Disruptors: These categories are comprised of companies that are less mature with significant financing.
Pioneers: These categories are comprised of companies that are less mature with earlier stages of financing.

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The following graph summarizes investor activity in the Internet of Things (IoT) space. Please note these graphics are made using data through April 2017.

The above analysis summarizes the total number of investment rounds IoT investors participated in, and the number of unique companies funded by selected investors. Major investors include SoSV, Intel, Techstars, GV, and KPC&B.

We are currently tracking 1,892 IoT companies in 20 categories across 49 countries, with a total of $33 Billion in funding. Click here to learn more about the full IoT market report.