US VCs, technology CEOs upbeat about market prospects in 2014
U.S. venture capital professionals and CEOs of VC-backed companies expressed "greater optimism, confidence and measured concern" about market prospects in 2014, according to a survey conducted by the National Venture Capital Association and Dow Jones’ DJX VentureSource. Survey respondents said that next year will bring improvements in several areas, including increased deal-making in IT sectors, greater IPO volume for venture-backed companies, and better returns to LPs. However, respondents were less optimistic about improvements in other areas, such as fundraising activity. Both CEOs and VCs are also skeptical that the federal government can pass legislation to address several issues critical to the startup ecosystem.
3 January 2014•7 mins read
