A new PitchBook analysis on VC performance has been published. Key takeaways include:
- The historical outperformance of US venture funds over European counterparts has reversed in the recent downturn, with European funds reporting a slightly better one-year IRR of -14.2% compared to -16.5% for US funds.
- Challenges in the global VC fundraising environment impact both US and European funds, but higher valuations in the US may lead to more significant portfolio markdowns during downturns.
- Despite the recent trend reversal, US venture funds maintain advantages due to the larger size and maturity of the market, providing access to a wider pool of startups, more developed infrastructure, and a broader base of LPs, including pension funds.
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