The venture capital landscape in 2024 showed signs of recovery from the 2023 downturn, but remained significantly below the peak levels of 2021, according to new data from Carta. Peter Walker, Head of Insights at Carta, which serves 45,000 U.S. startups, reveals that total venture capital funding increased from $75 billion in 2023 to between $83 billion in 2024 – a modest improvement that suggests a gradual return to pre-pandemic startup funding levels. Despite the increase, funding remains well below 2021's peak levels, indicating a more measured funding environment. READ MORE