News from 2021-12-01 / KfW Research

German Venture Capital Barometer 3rd Quarter 2021

VC market sentiment climbs to new record high, but increases are minimal

Business sentiment in the German venture capital market continued to improve in the third quarter of 2021. The business climate indicator of the early-stage segment rose by 4.9 points to 42.2 balance points, slightly surpassing the all-time high of the previous quarter. The indicators for fundraising and deal flow remained very good. Sentiment components such as exit opportunities and the tax framework, on the other hand, showed more pronounced variations.

German Venture Capital Barometer: 3rd Quarter 2021

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