1、Venture Capital Trends and Outlook for 2024Whats Inside1 Introduction3 CHAPTER 1 Dry Powder Surplus4 CHAPTER 2 The Transformative Effect of Generative AI6 CHAPTER 3 The Fundraising Race7 CHAPTER 4 Sectors Leading Funding Activity8 CHAPTER 5 Sustainable Start-Ups Gaining Momentum10 CHAPTER 6Resurgenc

2、e in IPO Activity11 CHAPTER 7Outlook for Venture Capital in 202413 CONCLUSION AlphaSense Helps Venture Capital Investors Stay Ahead of the CurveIntroductionHeading into the second half of 2024,venture capital investors remain cautious as they acknowledge persistent challenging dynamics in the landsc

3、ape.While dry powder reserves have reached record highs,investors are wary about deploying capital with certain recent macroeconomic factors still fresh in mind.Over the last couple of years,funding activity has been affected by nearly a dozen interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve Bank,the high

4、est record inflation in four decades,market volatility,and fading valuations.While dry powder experienced a run in 2021,venture capital investment in the U.S.declined nearly 30%in 2022,and continued to slump 40%in 2023.Several months into 2024,deals,fundraising,and allocations continue to be down.Si

5、gns of optimism are emerging,however,as key economic indicators such as interest rate stabilization take stage to reduce inflation and curb market volatility.With a current high reserve of$317 billion in dry powder,investors are keen to surface promising opportunities despite lingering stagnation.1B

6、elow,we explore the trends and themes shaping the venture capital landscape in 2024,and the ways investors can strategically position themselves for success.6 Venture Capital Trends to Watch in 20241 A record high dry powder surplus and implications for deal activity2 Generative AI will continue to