VC Performance Q2 2007

Venture capital performance was positive across all time periods ending in Q2 2007. The 5-year return saw the largest increase compared to Q1 2007, rising 1.9 points to 4.6%. Shorter periods saw smaller fluctuations, with 1-year returns rising 0.7 points to 17.5% and 3-year returns increasing to 10.2%. Mark Heesen of the NVCA commented that continued healthy exits, particularly IPOs and acquisitions, will be needed to maintain this momentum of outperforming public markets.