Funding levels remain subdued compared to previous years. In Q1 2024, $36.6 billion was invested across 3,925 deals in the U.S., which is consistent with the lower levels seen in 2023. This represents a substantial decrease from the peak years of 2021-2022.Early-stage financings are dominating, accounting for 70% of all deals.Corporate venture capital may see increased activity. A survey found that 93% of CEOs plan to increase (70%) or maintain (23%) investment in corporate venture capital funds in 2024