Reports from this year’s Venture predictions survey conducted by the National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) and Dow Jones VentureSource reports that the Startup ecosystem and the venture capitalists are abound to face realism rather than optimism. Dow Jones VentureSource database tracks the activity of private investment firms and venture-backed companies in all industries and stages of development, worldwide.

When compared to last year's survey, forecasts from venture capital professionals and venture-backed CEOs are less confident and more measured for the coming year, with few notable bright spots. With all the concerns, the enthusiasm still awaits for the IT investment, particularly on the consumer side. Also, the focus will be on the startup company momentum, especially job growth. Yet, it is predicted that in critical areas such as IPOs and venture fundraising are moderate at best, reflecting ongoing, unavoidable challenges faced by VCs and entrepreneurs alike.

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