2008: Worst VC-Backed Liquidity Year Since 2003
2008 was the slowest year from VC-backed liquidity events since 2003, according to new data from Dow Jones VentureSource. The year saw only $24.1 billion in IPO and M&A exit value, which was down 58% from the $57.6 billion produced in 2007. This included a fourth quarter without a single IPO.
2 January 2009•4 mins read
