The following two graphs summarize the rounds of funding going into the Marketing Technology space. Please note these graphics are made using data through February 2017.

The graph above shows the total amount of VC funding broken out by round. From 2006 to 2015, we saw a general increase in the overall sector funding, with the total amount peaking in 2015. With the exception of Seed funding, all other rounds of funding saw approximately equal amounts during these years. After 2015 the overall sector funding saw a sharp decline.

The graph above shows the total count of funding events broken out by round. From 2006 to 2013 we’ve seen a steep upward trend that peaked in 2013, dipped slightly in 2014, and then declined sharply after 2014. Earlier stage funding such as Seed, Series A, and Series B events make up the majority of funding event counts. 

We are currently tracking 1523 Marketing Technology companies in 15 categories across 55 countries, with a total of $22.7...

The following graphs highlight recent trends in Retail Technology startup funding activity. The graphics include data through early February 2017.

The above graph summarizes the total funding raised by Retail Tech startups for each year. 2015 is the best year with just under $9B in funding. 2014 comes in at second place at around $8B in funding.

The above graph summarizes the total amount of funding raised by Retail Tech companies founded in a certain year. Companies founded in 2010 have raised the most funding at around $4.5B.

We are currently tracking 1,543 Retail Technology companies in 22 categories across 57 countries, with a total of $38 Billion in funding. Click here to learn more about the full Retail Technology report and database.

The following graph shows the founding year distribution in the Health Technology sector. The graphic includes data through October 2016.

The above graph summarizes the number of Health Technology companies founded in a certain year. 2013 ranks at the top with 207 companies founded in that year alone. 2012 is the runner-up with 172 companies founded in that year.

We are currently tracking 1775 Health Technology companies in 22 categories across 57 countries, with a total of $38.4B in funding. Click here to learn more about the full Health Technology landscape report and database.

The following post highlights how Venture Scanner categorizes the Future of Television (TV) startup landscape, and presents our Innovation Quadrant showing how those categories compare to one another. The data for this post is through February 2017.

The above sector map organizes the sector into 11 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 Future of TV 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.

The definitions of the Future of TV...

The analyses below summarize where Connected Transportation innovations are occurring. The graphic includes data through January 2017.

The above map shows the number of Connected Transportation companies located in different countries. The United States ranks as the top country with over 500 companies.

The above map shows the amount of total Connected Transportation startup venture capital funding in different countries. The United States has the most VC funding at around $28B.

We are currently tracking 1,072 Connected Transportation companies in 17 categories across 65 countries, with a total of $53B in funding. Click here to learn more about the full Connected Transportation landscape report and database.

Here is our Q1 2017 summary report on the Marketing 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 1,513 Marketing Technology companies in 15 categories across 54 countries, with a total of $23 Billion in funding. Click here to learn more about the full Marketing Technology landscape report and database.

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

The above graph summarizes the average age and median age of companies in each Insurance Technology category. The Reinsurance category ranks as the most mature Insurance Technology category with an average age of 23 years and a median age of 16 years. The Life, Home, P&C Insurance category comes in as the second oldest category, with an average age of 14 years and a median age of 15 years.

We are currently tracking 1101 Insurance Technology companies in 14 categories across 54 countries, with a total of $17.4 Billion in funding. Click here to learn more about the full Insurance Technology landscape report and database.

The following graphs highlight the exit activity in the Internet of Things sector. The graphics include data through October 2016. 

The above graph summarizes the number of exits (acquisitions and IPOs) in each Internet of Things category. The IoT Software Platforms category leads the sector with 8 IPOs and 26 acquisitions. The IoT Home and IoT Components categories follow behind with 3 IPOs and 13 acquisitions, and 8 IPOs and 8 acquisitions, respectively.

The above graph summarizes the number of exits (acquisitions and IPOs) in Internet of Things by year. 2016 currently leads the sector with 1 IPO and 34 acquisitions, with 2015 following behind with 4 IPOs and 25 acquisitions.

We are currently tracking 1679 IoT companies in 20 categories across 47 countries, with a total of $29 Billion in funding. Click here to learn more about the full IoT landscape report and database.

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

The above sector map organizes the sector into 15 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 Marketing 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.

The definitions of the Marketing...

The following graphs highlight venture investing trends into the Bitcoin and Blockchain Technology sector. The graphics include data through January 2017.

The above graph compares the total venture funding in each Bitcoin category to the number of companies in the category. The Blockchain Innovations category is leading in funding, with just over $850M. Bitcoin Exchanges take the lead in company count, at around 225.

The above analysis summarizes the average company funding in each Bitcoin category. The Bitcoin Mining category leads the sector with around $27M in average funding per company, followed by the Bitcoin Big Data and Bitcoin Wallet categories.

We are currently tracking 910 Bitcoin companies in 12 categories across 73 countries, with a total of $2 Billion in funding. Click here to learn more about the full Bitcoin landscape report and database.