While startups may have had a rocky run in 2017, 2018 is looking good, according to Silicon Valley Bank’s ninth annual Startup Outlook report. Said Greg Becker, CEO of Silicon Valley Bank, “Most startups say they are hiring, expect a strong M&A environment and in the US and the UK they report fundraising is getting less challenging...In today's fast-changing world, it's more important than ever to continue promoting companies that are inventing the future. It's imperative to remain supportive of the innovation economy as it becomes an even bigger driver of job growth and contributor to the overall economic health by creating good-paying jobs that attract best-in-class talent and offer affordable healthcare to employees.”
