Latest VC stats

As reported by Dow Jones VentureSource, aggregate venture investment in the U.S. during the quarter was $6.9 billion in 622 transactions, compared to $7.4 billion invested in 657 transactions in the first quarter of 2008. Acquisitions of venture-backed companies in the second quarter decreased noticeably, with 56 transactions totaling $4.7 billion, compared to 86 transactions totaling $11.3 billion in the first quarter.