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IoT 2019 Exit Activity Increased
As part of our research process, we track and analyze exit developments within the sector. The below chart shows IoT exit activity over time. As you can see, IoT exit activity increased from 2015 through 2017, and then dropped in 2018 before rebounding in 2019 to 50 exits.
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Notable IoT Startups and Geek+ Profile
As you may know, Venture Scanner provides emerging technology research services to support corporate innovation and startup scouting. To give you a view into our client-only research, here is an excerpt focused on notable startups.
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IoT 2019 Funding Dipped
The below chart shows IoT funding over time and calls out the largest funding rounds in recent years. As you can see, IoT funding hit a record year in 2018, and then established a new baseline in 2019 at $16.3B.
Read MoreWhich Internet of Things Category is Most Mature?
The following infographic summarizes the Internet of Things sector by median age of category. The City + Infrastructure category currently has the highest median at 8 years while the Smart Watches + Jewelry category has the lowest at 3 years. Each category in our IoT scan was created by our dedicated team of analysts who specialize in helping you understand the complex startup ecosystem.