In the same way that Rocketbeet created the Rocketbeet Score to help startups understand and showcase their fundraising readiness, we’ve applied that same scoring intelligence to the venture capital side of the table.
Introducing the Rocketbeet VC Score, a data‑driven metric that evaluates how funds perform and add value.
The Rocketbeet VC Score measures:
- How likely a fund is to make first‑time investments in startups (not follow‑ons)
- How much added value the fund provides to increase the likelihood of those startups succeeding
The score is calculated from signals of activity and performance (investments, lead rounds, exits, number of funds, etc.) and updated continuously.
Global Overview
Key global insights:
- North America is far ahead in average scoring, investments, and exits, showing its maturity and dominance.
- Europe ranks second, with strong institutional presence and public-private models.
- LATAM and Middle East show moderate activity, with scores and exits far below NA/EU but growing.
Africa has the lowest averages, reflecting a younger ecosystem but with clear growth opportunities.
Latin America
How LATAM compares to global benchmarks:
- Investments per top 10 funds: 482 vs North America’s 3,428 and Europe’s 1,124.
- Exits per top 10 funds: 46 vs North America’s 442.
- LATAM leads Middle East and Africa, signaling a vibrant but still scaling market.
Insights for founders:
- LATAM’s top funds are highly active regionally and offer strong networks.
- While smaller than global benchmarks, these funds often provide hands-on support and can be more approachable than large international firms.
Insights for VCs:
Co‑investments with funds like Kaszek or NXTP can bring access to proven pipelines.
LATAM remains under‑penetrated compared to global leaders, leaving room for differentiation.
North America
How North America compares:
- Investments per top 10 fund: 3,428 vs LATAM’s 482 and Europe’s 1,124.
- Exits per top 10 fund: 442 vs Middle East’s 47 and Africa’s 16.
Insights for founders:
- The ecosystem is hyper‑competitive but rich with value‑add services (mentorship, go‑to‑market support).
- Funds like Y Combinator and Techstars are clear leaders with global recognition and extensive alumni networks.
Insights for VCs:
High average funds (14.2) per VC signal large, well‑resourced firms.
To stand out in North America, value‑add beyond capital (mentorship, operational help) is crucial.
Europe
How Europe compares to global benchmarks:
- Investments per top 10 fund: 1,124, well below North America but more than double LATAM’s average.
- Exits per top fund: 140, showing a mature but less intense exit environment compared to North America.
Insights for founders:
- Leverage public-private funds (EASME, Bpifrance) for capital plus regional support programs.
- Averages show Europe is stronger than emerging markets in both scoring and exits.
Insights for VCs: Opportunity to partner with government-backed funds and gain exposure to deep tech and industrial sectors.
Middle East
How Comparison to global benchmarks:
- Investments per top fund: 294, below LATAM and Europe.
- Exits per top fund: 47, on par with LATAM but well below NA.
Insights for founders:
- Middle Eastern funds often offer cross-border networks, which is vital for scale.
- Funds like Pitango VC and JVP stand out for their added value and global reach.
Insights for VCs:Less saturation than NA/EU offers a chance to specialize and lead in niches like deep tech and fintech.
Africa
Comparison to global benchmarks:
- Investments per top fund: 114, the lowest among regions.
- Exits per top fund: 16, highlighting an ecosystem in its early stages.
Insights for founders:
- Seek funds that offer operational support alongside capital to navigate local challenges.
- Flat6Labs shows notable leadership with 369 investments and 148 lead rounds.
Insights for VCs:Africa represents an early-mover opportunity with less competition and growing sectors (fintech, energy).
APAC
Comparison to global benchmarks:
- Investments per top fund: ~938 average (based on data provided earlier), below NA but higher than LATAM and Africa.
- Exits per top fund: ~100 average, competitive with Europe.
Insights for founders:
- Funds like IDG Capital and Tencent not only invest but provide market access and operational support in high-growth sectors (AI, SaaS, consumer tech).
Insights for VCs:A vibrant, competitive environment where strategic partnerships are key to accessing deal flow and scaling globally.