CVCs, Corporate venture capital

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Last year saw a record-breaking amount of venture funding. Most people thought that all the venture backers would retreat this year because of the sour market.

That didn't happen.

CVCs have continued to grow their presence and stake in venture deals as venture investors pull back.

Through the third quarter, CVCs have been involved in 2,275 deals valued at $82 billion. This year isn't on track to match 2021's record CVC participation in terms of capital invested, but it has already surpassed 2020's prior record.

The Q3 data shows that the percentage of deals that include a corporate investor is at a new high. More than 25% of U.S. venture deals this year include a corporate backer, up from the previous year.