Past and present they don’t matter
The heyday for nanotech VC [Venture Capital] likely saw its peak in 2008, when overall investment reached $1.4 billion. Last year, the sector raised only $792 million, signifying a 42% decline from 2008. But while overall nano VC backing is down, it’s not out, according to a new report from Lux Research. Investment in nano-driven healthcare and life sciences increased last year at the same rate that overall nanotech VC dropped — 42%. These two segments attracted $404 million last year, and are likely to lead VC investments in nano for the near future.
