The number of active venture capital (VC) investors is down 62% from its peak and is expected to be down even further in 2024.25% of VC investors active in the previous year have paused new investments.While AI is fueling a boom in venture investing and unicorn investments, IPOs have slowed down and M&A activity is significantly reduced.Revenue multiples are down, making it challenging for VCs to make profits, and most VC funds, except the top ones, are struggling to raise new funds.