Last month showed a continued and noticeable decrease in global venture funding, a new report from Crunchbase found. In a year-over-year comparison, global funding reached $21 billion in April, down 56% from $47.8 billion the same month a year ago as venture investors continue to pull back, according to the report. Healthcare, artificial intelligence and financial services led in raking in the cash last month, while unicorn funding dropped to the single digits from 40 at the same time last year. Healthcare stood apart from all other sectors in raising $5.7 billion in April.
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Source: https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/finance/funding-down-56-healthcare-ai-stand-apart-market-volatility