Beyond the Big Guys: 13 Smaller VCs to Keep on Your Radar (Infographic)
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Almost half of venture capital dollars were raised by five firms in the three months ending in September, according to the most recent report from the .
Despite a top-heavy VC market in the U.S. dominated by a handful of large players, there are a lot of smaller, active, up-and-coming VC firms in the U.S. that ought to be paid attention to. The infographic below, generated by , highlights 13 U.S. venture capital firms, each with a total fund size of less than $150 million, as well as their particular area of interest.
For example, , headquartered in Durham, N.C., is a $125 million fund focused on health and biopharm startups. , based in Austin, Texas, is a $109 million fund with particular interest in digital media and social media startups.
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While the biggest VC firms may get all the attention, being backed by a smaller firm may be a better move. A report from the Kansas City, Mo.-based entrepreneurship organization released two years ago called”,” slammed the VC market for being dysfunctional and suggested that Kauffman .Experts argue that at smaller VC firms, the .
If you’re seeking VC backing, have a look at the infographic below for some inspiration.
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Almost half of venture capital dollars were raised by five firms in the three months ending in September, according to the most recent report from the .
Despite a top-heavy VC market in the U.S. dominated by a handful of large players, there are a lot of smaller, active, up-and-coming VC firms in the U.S. that ought to be paid attention to. The infographic below, generated by , highlights 13 U.S. venture capital firms, each with a total fund size of less than $150 million, as well as their particular area of interest.
For example, , headquartered in Durham, N.C., is a $125 million fund focused on health and biopharm startups. , based in Austin, Texas, is a $109 million fund with particular interest in digital media and social media startups.
