In terms of deals over the past five years, artificial intelligence and big data was the largest VC-funded startup industry in 2022, accounting for close to ** percent of the global deals. Meanwhile, fintech accounted for ** percent of the deals, with life sciences and health care behind with ** percent. Blue economy and digital media were the smallest industries with only *** percent each. However, the blue economy saw its funding deals almost *** over the past five years.
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