Industry Analysis & Industry Trends
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A shift in the way media is consumed has triggered increased interest in providing funding for ventures in the media and entertainment space. Consumers have broadly shifted away from engaging in traditional media (television, newspapers and radio) to digital entertainment (online, mobile and social media), changing the way new media companies conduct business. With this shift, venture-capital companies have dedicated more funds to new media ventures as many consumers switch over to the digital media sector and engage in more digital content. As these trends continue and the economy recovers, the industry is forecast to improve substantially in the coming years.... purchase to read more
Industry Report - Industry Analysis Chapter
The Media and Entertainment Venture Capital industry has slightly faltered over the past five years. Industry revenue decreased 1.7% per year to $962.7 million in the five years to 2011. The recession put a dent in the amount of available investor funds as the stock markets lost substantial value and investor uncertainty jumped sharply. In turn, fewer venture-capital firms committed capital to media and entertainment companies during the period. However, despite the anticipated decrease, the industry has bounced back as stock market activity has largely improved since the recession. Also, many high-profile initial public offerings (IPO), the sale of stock to the public markets, have prompted industry players to pour more money into media and entertainment start-ups. Bro... purchase to read more