Robust market expected to further boost enthusiasm among venture capital experts, innovation start-ups connected via CVCF 2021

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Every cloud has its silver lining: the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly accelerated digital trends across sectors to a record pace, as reflected in venture capital (VC) money flows and the emergence of digitally powered business models across sectors globally. 

Global VC investment soared to a new high in the second quarter (Q2) of 2021, as investors continued to prioritise larger and later stage deals. High valuations, a robust IPO market, and a substantial supply of ‘dry powder’ (unspent cash awaiting investment) also helped fuel investment, analysts at KPMG believe.

Across Asia this year, bullish post-pandemic market sentiment has led to the smashing of long-standing dealmaking records. For instance, the number of new unicorns in India stood at 28 so far this year, against 12 in 2020. A total of 18 new unicorns emerged in Southeast Asia and the number is likely to top 20. In China, the deal value reached US$57 billion in the first eight months, surpassing the US$56 billion raised through all of 2020.

Amid this incredible market exuberance, the annual Cyberport Venture Capital Forum 2021 (CVCF) will play host to the exchanges of actionable insights on the latest fundraising strategies and effective deal match-making among global venture experts, entrepreneurial leaders, and innovation start-ups. Held on November 2 and 3, the CVCF will adopt for the first time a brand-new hybrid format, seamlessly offering a unified experience of online and offline engagements to participants, without any geographical restrictions. 

India smashes record