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Industry Landscape
The US venture capital industry is currently navigating a period of recalibration after record-breaking years. While deal volume has slowed, particularly for early-stage companies, valuations have stabilized. Investors are prioritizing capital efficiency and clear paths to profitability. Regional VC, especially in overlooked areas like the Midcontinent, is gaining traction due to lower costs, specialized industry focus, and emerging tech hubs, supported by initiatives like 'Build Back Better.'
Total Assets Under Management (AUM)
Venture Capital Dollars Invested in United States
~$170.6 billion (2023)
(-37.1% CAGR)
- Decline from 2022 peak due to market correction.
- Focus shifted to capital efficiency and profitability.
- Early-stage funding saw less severe decline than later stages.
Total Addressable Market
Over $300 billion
Market Growth Stage
Pace of Market Growth
Emerging Technologies
AI-Driven Investment Platforms
AI and machine learning are increasingly used to analyze vast datasets for deal sourcing, due diligence, and portfolio management, leading to more efficient and data-driven investment decisions.
Blockchain for VC Syndication
Blockchain technology can streamline the syndication of venture deals, improve transparency for LPs, and potentially tokenize fund interests, simplifying secondary market liquidity.
Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs) in VC
DAOs are emerging as new models for collective investment vehicles, allowing for distributed decision-making and a broader base of capital contributors, potentially democratizing access to venture funding.
Impactful Policy Frameworks
SEC's New Private Fund Adviser Rules (2023)
The SEC adopted new rules requiring private fund advisers to provide investors with quarterly statements detailing fees, expenses, and performance, and mandating annual audits for all private funds.
This policy increases compliance burdens and operational costs for Cortado Ventures but also enhances transparency and accountability, potentially attracting more institutional LPs seeking greater clarity.
Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) (2022)
The IRA includes significant tax credits and incentives for clean energy, manufacturing, and technology development, aiming to stimulate domestic investment and innovation.
The IRA creates new investment opportunities for Cortado Ventures in Midcontinent-based clean energy and advanced manufacturing B2B tech companies, aligning with their focus on critical industries and regional growth.
CHIPS and Science Act (2022)
This act provides over $52 billion in subsidies for domestic semiconductor research, development, and manufacturing, along with broader investments in scientific research and workforce development.
The CHIPS Act can directly benefit Cortado's portfolio companies in manufacturing and B2B tech by stimulating regional supply chains, fostering innovation, and creating new opportunities in semiconductor-related technologies within the Midcontinent.
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