Global VC report 2020: over-all funding rose 4% YoY to ~$300B, despite a gradual Q1, with ~$13.6B seed, $88.4B early-stage, and $198.4B late-phase and development (Gen&eacute Teare/Crunchbase News)

Gené Teare / Crunchbase News:

World VC report 2020: overall funding rose 4% YoY to ~$300B, inspite of a slow Q1, with ~$13.6B seed, $88.4B early-phase, and $198.4B late-stage and advancement  —  Startups closed out 2020 in a substantially more robust place than the 1 they commenced the calendar year in, with world-wide venture funding up 4 percent yr above 12 months to $300 billion.