Globalization Is Upon Us
Venture capitalists worldwide expect their investor base will become more global, according to the 2009 Global Venture Capital Survey released today by Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu and the National Venture Capital Association. The survey, which was conducted in the first quarter of the year, garnered responses from 725 VCs. Deloitte says the increase in responses over last year shows that the survey hit a nerve. The survey shows that VCs are expecting an increase in globalization, perhaps because they expect U.S.-based LPs will pull back. Also, the survey shows VCs are an optimistic lot. Highlights after the jump...
10 June 2009•1 min read
