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Blockchain Technology Q1 2020 Funding
The below chart summarizes blockchain technology year-to-date funding compared to last year. As you can see, Q1 2020 funding closed at $365M, which is an 11% drop from Q1 2019. A quarter of the way through 2020, and we are at 12% of the 2019 full-year funding amount.
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Insurtech Q1 2020 Funding
The below chart summarizes insurtech year-to-date funding compared to last year. As you can see, Q1 2020 funding closed at $750M, which is a 54% drop from Q1 2019. A quarter of the way through 2020, and we are at 11% of the 2019 full-year funding amount.
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AI Q1 2020 Funding
The below chart summarizes AI year-to-date funding compared to last year. As you can see, Q1 2020 funding closed at $3.1B, which is a 44% drop from Q1 2019. A quarter of the way through 2020, and we are at 13% of the 2019 full-year funding amount.
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Transportation Technology Q1 2020 Funding
The below chart summarizes transportation technology year-to-date funding compared to last year. As you can see, Q1 2020 funding closed at $7.5B, which is a 24% drop from Q1 2019. A quarter of the way through 2020, and we are at 21% of the 2019 full-year funding amount.
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Martech Q1 2020 Funding
The below chart summarizes martech year-to-date funding compared to last year. As you can see, Q1 2020 funding closed at $821M, which is a 67% drop from Q1 2019. A quarter of the way through 2020, and we are at 8% of the 2019 full-year funding amount.
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Fintech Q1 2020 Funding
The below chart summarizes fintech year-to-date funding compared to last year. As you can see, Q1 2020 funding closed at $5.7B, which is a 28% drop from Q1 2019. A quarter of the way through 2020, and we are at 15% of the 2019 full-year funding amount.
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Fintech 2019 Exit Activity Dipped After Hitting Record High
As part of our research process, we track and analyze exit developments within the sector. The below chart shows fintech exit activity over time. As you can see, fintech exit activity achieved a historic high in 2017 and 2018, and then dipped in 2019 to 70 exits.
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Blockchain Technology 2019 Funding Dropped
As part of our research process, we track and analyze funding developments within the sector. The below chart shows blockchain technology funding over time and calls out the largest funding round in recent years. As you can see, blockchain technology funding showed accelerated growth from 2015 through 2018, and then dropped in 2019 to $4B.
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Notable VR Startups and Light Field Lab 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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Notable Video Technology Startups and iflix 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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