The Numbers By Dave Pierson

Set forth below are analysis and commentary regarding the information reported in the various tables throughout this issue of Venture Perspectives.

Activity Levels

Q4 2011

During Q4 2011, the total number of New England Series A transactions dropped 19% from the Q3 2011 level and increased 31% compared to Q4 2010. The technology sector showed the strongest performance, accounting for 59% of the Q4 2011 total. The life sciences and the “other” sectors were a distant second, each representing 18% of the Q4 2011 total. The cleantech sector accounted for 6% of the Q4 2011 total.

The total number of New England Series B/Later Round transactions during Q4 2011 was flat with Q3 2011 but increased 9% over Q4 2010. Again, the technology sector showed the strongest performance, accounting for 58% of the Q4 2011. The life sciences sector was a distant second, representing 22% of the Q4 2011 total. The cleantech and “other” sectors accounted for 11% and 8%, respectively, of the Q4 2011 total.

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