VC Industry Turmoil: Growth Hits Wall Amid 2022 Shake-Up

The number of venture capital funds and employment in VC-backed businesses have surged over the past three decades, but Georgia and Tennessee lag behind in equity investments. However, venture capital and seed funding declined in the second half of 2022 due to geopolitical disruptions caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The market may see a slowdown in venture capital investments and funding for startups as a result.