Venture Capital by Industry

Discover 5,000+ specialized venture capital firms across 20+ industries. Find the perfect VC match for your startup's sector and stage.

5,000+
Specialized VCs
20+
Industries
$2.1T
AUM Combined
45%
Avg Growth Rate

🔥 Trending Industries in 2024

AI & Machine Learning+58%
Climate Tech+67%
Space Technology+73%
AgTech+52%
Cybersecurity+44%
892
VC Funds

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

Specialized VCs funding AI, ML, computer vision, NLP, and autonomous systems.

Market Size:$126B
YoY Growth:+58%
Avg Check:$8.2M
Stage Focus:Series A-B
Top Funds:
Andreessen HorowitzGV (Google Ventures)+1 more
Q3 2024 Funding$12.4B
743
VC Funds

Enterprise Software & SaaS

B2B software, productivity tools, enterprise platforms, and infrastructure.

Market Size:$195B
YoY Growth:+23%
Avg Check:$12.5M
Stage Focus:Series A-C
Top Funds:
Bessemer Venture PartnersInsight Partners+1 more
Q3 2024 Funding$18.7B
687
VC Funds

Healthcare & Biotech

Digital health, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare IT.

Market Size:$240B
YoY Growth:+34%
Avg Check:$15.8M
Stage Focus:Series A-B
Top Funds:
Kleiner PerkinsJohnson & Johnson Innovation+1 more
Q3 2024 Funding$15.2B
623
VC Funds

Fintech & Financial Services

Digital banking, payments, lending, insurtech, and wealth management.

Market Size:$158B
YoY Growth:+12%
Avg Check:$11.3M
Stage Focus:Seed-Series B
Top Funds:
Ribbit CapitalQED Investors+1 more
Q3 2024 Funding$9.8B
445
VC Funds

Climate Tech & Clean Energy

Renewable energy, carbon capture, sustainable materials, and green tech.

Market Size:$87B
YoY Growth:+67%
Avg Check:$18.9M
Stage Focus:Series A-C
Top Funds:
Breakthrough Energy VenturesEnergy Impact Partners+1 more
Q3 2024 Funding$8.1B
534
VC Funds

Consumer & E-commerce

Direct-to-consumer brands, marketplace platforms, and retail innovation.

Market Size:$142B
YoY Growth:+8%
Avg Check:$7.4M
Stage Focus:Seed-Series A
Top Funds:
Forerunner VenturesLightspeed Venture Partners+1 more
Q3 2024 Funding$6.7B
298
VC Funds

Education Technology

Online learning platforms, educational content, and workforce training.

Market Size:$43B
YoY Growth:+19%
Avg Check:$5.2M
Stage Focus:Seed-Series A
Top Funds:
Reach CapitalNewSchools Venture Fund+1 more
Q3 2024 Funding$2.1B
267
VC Funds

Mobility & Transportation

Electric vehicles, autonomous driving, logistics, and urban mobility.

Market Size:$76B
YoY Growth:+41%
Avg Check:$22.1M
Stage Focus:Series B-C
Top Funds:
General Motors VenturesToyota Ventures+1 more
Q3 2024 Funding$5.4B
234
VC Funds

Real Estate & PropTech

Property management, real estate platforms, and construction tech.

Market Size:$29B
YoY Growth:+25%
Avg Check:$8.7M
Stage Focus:Series A-B
Top Funds:
Fifth WallCamber Creek+1 more
Q3 2024 Funding$1.8B
189
VC Funds

Gaming & Entertainment

Mobile games, esports, streaming platforms, and interactive media.

Market Size:$198B
YoY Growth:+15%
Avg Check:$6.8M
Stage Focus:Seed-Series A
Top Funds:
Makers FundGalaxy Interactive+1 more
Q3 2024 Funding$3.2B
312
VC Funds

Cybersecurity

Data protection, identity management, network security, and compliance.

Market Size:$156B
YoY Growth:+44%
Avg Check:$13.4M
Stage Focus:Series A-B
Top Funds:
ClearSky SecurityForgepoint Capital+1 more
Q3 2024 Funding$4.9B
178
VC Funds

Food & Agriculture Technology

Precision agriculture, food production, supply chain, and alternative proteins.

Market Size:$34B
YoY Growth:+52%
Avg Check:$9.1M
Stage Focus:Series A-B
Top Funds:
S2G VenturesFinistere Ventures+1 more
Q3 2024 Funding$2.4B
156
VC Funds

Manufacturing & Industrial Tech

Industry 4.0, automation, robotics, and supply chain optimization.

Market Size:$67B
YoY Growth:+38%
Avg Check:$14.7M
Stage Focus:Series A-C
Top Funds:
Blackhorn VenturesIn-Q-Tel+1 more
Q3 2024 Funding$3.1B
89
VC Funds

Space & Aerospace

Satellite technology, space exploration, aerospace components, and services.

Market Size:$12B
YoY Growth:+73%
Avg Check:$18.3M
Stage Focus:Series A-B
Top Funds:
Space CapitalSeraphim Capital+1 more
Q3 2024 Funding$1.1B
145
VC Funds

Media & Content

Digital media, content creation, streaming, and creator economy platforms.

Market Size:$89B
YoY Growth:+11%
Avg Check:$4.9M
Stage Focus:Seed-Series A
Top Funds:
CAA VenturesWME Ventures+1 more
Q3 2024 Funding$1.7B
201
VC Funds

Deep Tech & Hardware

Quantum computing, advanced materials, semiconductors, and scientific instruments.

Market Size:$45B
YoY Growth:+29%
Avg Check:$16.8M
Stage Focus:Series A-B
Top Funds:
Playground GlobalDCVC+1 more
Q3 2024 Funding$2.8B

2024 VC Market Analysis by Industry

Fastest Growing Sectors

1
Space & Aerospace
+73%
89 funds
2
Climate Tech & Clean Energy
+67%
445 funds
3
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
+58%
892 funds
4
Food & Agriculture Technology
+52%
178 funds
5
Cybersecurity
+44%
312 funds

Largest Fund Concentration

1
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
892
specialized VCs
2
Enterprise Software & SaaS
743
specialized VCs
3
Healthcare & Biotech
687
specialized VCs
4
Fintech & Financial Services
623
specialized VCs
5
Consumer & E-commerce
534
specialized VCs

How to Choose the Right Industry-Focused VC

📊

Industry Expertise

Look for VCs with deep domain knowledge, portfolio companies in your space, and partners who understand your industry's unique challenges.

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Check Size Match

Ensure the VC's typical check size aligns with your funding needs. Different industries have varying capital requirements and fund sizes.

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Value-Add Services

Consider VCs that offer industry-specific resources like regulatory guidance, technical expertise, or connections to key customers and partners.

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