Silicon Valley Bank’s Healthcare Report Shows Record Venture Investment in 2021

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Jan. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Venture investment in healthcare reached new heights in 2021, with more than $80 billion invested in biopharma, medical device, diagnostics/tools (dx/tools) and healthtech companies, according to Silicon Valley Bank’s annual Healthcare Investments and Exits Report. The more than 30% increase over 2020’s record is punctuated by a banner first half of the year.

“Venture fundraising and investment in healthcare has continued at a torrid pace this year due to the great exit environment and lofty step ups in valuations,” said report author Jon Norris,...