Venture Capital Investments Q4 06 - MoneyTree

Venture capital investing in the US hit $25.5 billion in 2006, a 10% increase in deal volume and 12% increase in dollar value from 2005. Life sciences saw the most growth, with biotech and medical devices reaching record high levels. Expansion stage companies and first-time financings also increased significantly. Software and industrial/energy sectors also experienced growth, while networking/equipment, computers, and financial services declined.