As the investment numbers begin to come in from the first quarter of 2021, we can see the surprising growth and tailwind that happened during the past pandemic year. From my vantage point in San Diego, for instance, venture capital and angel investor data showed an uptick from 2019 to 2020 — in some cases, three times as much as the year before. These numbers seem like a shock amidst a pandemic year and economic crisis, but I believe they’re an excellent indicator of how the investment ecosystem adapted to change and how we’ll continue to see shifts in 2021.
