Sources: 1
Since 2021, a significant number of startups that raised $100 million or more in venture capital have not secured new financing rounds, signaling a potential slowdown in high-value startup funding.
According to Crunchbase data,
279 companies that last raised funding in 2021 collectively received an estimated
$77.4 billion in equity funding.
Among these are notable firms such as
Reef Technology, which raised approximately
$1.5 billion by November 2020, and
Carta, a global ownership management platform that secured over
$1.1 billion by August 2021.
This stall in new financing rounds for heavily funded startups may reflect broader market conditions or investor caution amid economic uncertainties.
The data highlights a trend where even well-capitalized startups are pausing or unable to attract additional funding, potentially impacting their growth trajectories and innovation pipelines.
As the venture capital landscape evolves, the ability of these companies to secure follow-on funding will be critical to watch, especially given the large sums already invested.
"Per Crunchbase data, around that raised $100 million or more in venture funding haven’t closed new financing since 2021.""Collectively, an estimated $77.4 billion in equity funding went to the 279 companies on our list that last raised funding in 2021.""Reef Technology transforms urban real estate such as parking facilities into thriving mobility and logistical hubs. Raised $1,501,900,000 as of 2020-11-03.""Carta is a global ownership management platform that helps companies, investors, and employees manage equity and ownership. Raised $1,157,600,000 as of 2021-08-13."Sources: 1
Since 2021, many startups that raised $100 million or more in venture funding have stalled new financing rounds. According to Crunchbase data, 279 companies collectively secured $77.4 billion in equity funding but have not closed new deals since then, including major firms like Reef Technology and Carta.
