Greetings!
We are excited to present the Q4 edition of our State of Distribution Tech report. With each release, we provide you with the most current insights and analysis on B2B distribution technology trends.
A B2B Distribution Tech Index?!
The Distribution Tech Index aims to serve as an unparalleled resource, compiling over 1,100 global constituent companies, ranging from B2B marketplaces to financial services, logistics powerhouses, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) providers, and other tech innovators catering to the B2B distribution ecosystem.
Exclusively available to our Distribution Technology subscribers on Substack, this report contains a treasure trove of insights and analysis that you wonโt find anywhere else.
New VC Fund Starts and LP Commitments Down Over 40% YoY
Only 1,525 new VC funds were launched in 2023 compared to 2,832 in 2022. And, those funds only raised $193B in โ23 compared to $318B in โ22. The average money raised per fund slightly increased in โ23 - indicating a shift of LPโs concentrating on larger, well-known funds. 2023 was a historically difficult year for emerging fund managers - with the exception of Applico Capital of course!
One bright spot was in Q4 โ23, we saw an uptick in total LP commitments to new VC funds, a 28% QoQ increase.
Applico Capital a Top VC Investor in Q4 โ23
Our Q4 report highlights the top VC investors in B2B distribution technology by deal count. There were 4 VC funds who made 2 separate investments in Distribution Tech startups in Q4, and Applico Capital was one of them.
Become a subscriber and download the report to see who the other 3 were! ๐
Download the full report, including:
Quarterly funding and deal statistics covering 2019 - Q4 2023
Top 10 Distribution Tech deals by amount
Ranking top investors in B2B technology by Q4 deal count
Breakdown of deal share over time by funding stages (Seed, Early-stage, Late-stage)
Spotlight on CVCโs participating in distribution tech, including top 5 deals.
Trend comparisons between the Distribution Tech Index, broad CVC investment data, enterprise SaaS, and the overall VC market.
Essential insights for informed B2B tech decision-making.
This new 14 page report is available for download to all Distribution Technology subscribers!
Thank you,
Alex Moazed