Based on recent venture funding figures, now might not seem like the best time to invest in startups. Figures show that VC funding levels are down across the board, and particularly at later stage, which saw a drop of 40% quarter-over-quarter in Q2 and 63% year-over-year. Various media outlets are also predicting leaner times for the sector, with The Financial Times recently declaring that the ‘party is over’ for VCs.
