A strong IPO environment, plus an upswing in private M&A, propelled a fourth straight record year in healthcare venture capital (VC) fundraising. 2020 VC fundraising far exceeded 2019’s record with an unprecedented $17B in new venture funds dedicated to healthcare. Healthcare company investment surged more than 47% from 2019 to set a new high at $51B. Every sector experienced record investment this year. Q3 2020 set a highwater mark of $15B+, the largest venture-backed healthcare quarter ever recorded.
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