VCs Show ‘Flight to Quality’ in Q2 Funding Report

August 12, 2024 Leave a Comment

PitchBook reports $2.7B in venture funding, up from Q1, but with less deal flow. It expects $12-14B for the year, up significantly on 2023’s numbers.

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