"The latest data from PitchBook show that VC investing in U.S. companies dipped to $9.3 billion in the first quarter of 2016, down from $17.6 billion in the fourth quarter. "There's significant uncertainty in the market right now and (we) would advise companies looking to raise capital to close quick and — while financing is available — maybe close on more capital than is necessary to be prudent in this environment," said PitchBook analyst Garrett Black. "

[1]http://www.cnbc.com/2016/02/09/silicon-valleys-reality-the-p...