Internet of Things (IoT) startup quarterly highlights. Includes a sector summary with a deep dive on recent events. Contact info@venturescanner.com or visit www.venturescanner.com to learn more about our research platform for technology startups!

1. July 2018
Q2 Startup Highlights
INTERNET OF THINGS

2. INTERNET OF THINGS
20 Categories
2,135 Companies
$55B Funding
2Sector stats are continuously changing,data cumulativethrough June 2018

3. The graphic above shows only a sampling of companiesin each category. Data cumulativethrough June 2018
INTERNET OF
THINGS
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currently tracks 2135 internet of things
startups with $55B in funding
IoTComponents
(106Companies)
IoTIndustrial
(96Companies)
IoTUserInterface
(93Companies)
IoTAgriculture
(107Companies)
IoTHome
(326Companies)
IoTDronesandRobotics
(259Companies)
IoTCityandBuildings
(108Companies)
IoTLifestyle
(240Companies)
IoTSoftwarePlatforms
(269Companies)
IoTAutomotive
(90Companies)
IoTEducationandToys
(56Companies)
IoTFitness
(161Companies)
IoTHealthCare
(253Companies)
IoTHardwarePlatforms
(105Companies)
IoTTagsandJewelry
(81Companies)
IoTSmartWatches
(44Companies)
IoTEnterprise
(72 Companies)
IoTRetail
(52 Companies)
IoTSecurity
(68Companies)
IoTUtilitiesandEnergy
(55 Companies)
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4. Software Platforms
Drones and Robotics
Fitness
Home
Hardware Platforms
Lifestyle
Health Care
User Interface
Enterprise
Components
Automotive
Agriculture
City and Buildings
Utilities and Energy
Security
Industrial
Retail
Education and ToysSmart Watches
Tags and Jewelry
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Innovation quadrant for internet of things (IoT)
AverageFunding of Companiesin Category
ESTABLISHED HEAVYWEIGHTS
PIONEERS DISRUPTORS
AverageAgeofCompaniesinCategory
This quadrant shows a relative segmentationof the categories with respect to oneanother, data cumulativethrough June 2018
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5. 5
IoT Drones and Robotics companies raised the most funding last quarter
IoT Drones and Robotics companies raised $1.3B in Q2 2018,
and had the highest growth rate at 24%
Total IoT Category Funding with CurrentQuarter Highlighted
Companiesare categorized by function, and therefore can exist in multiple categories. Data cumulativethrough June 2018
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Funding amounts into IoT are growing
Annual funding grew at a CAGR of 44% from 2012-2017,
and the first half of 2018 is on par with 2017’s start
Internet of Things Quarterly Funding Over Time
Data cumulativethrough June2018
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IoT funding events were mostly Series A and Series B in Q2 2018
There were 75 funding events in Q2 2018, 64% of which were Series A or Series B
Recent Internet of Things Funding Round Counts
Graph shows only the funding rounds listed therein
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IoT exit activity is on a general upward trend
There were 12 exit events in Q2 2018, all of which were acquisitions
Internet of Things Exit Events Over Time
Data cumulativethrough June2018
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IoT Software Platforms is the most funded category within IoT
IoT Software Platforms category accounts for 10% of funding in the sector
Venture Investing in Internet of Things
Companiesare categorized by function, and therefore can exist in multiple categories. Data cumulativethrough June 2018
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IoT innovation is a global phenomenon
Internet of Things Company Count by Country
Data cumulativethrough June2018
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Companies

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