Let’s take a look back at startup funding in 2014 in terms of region, industry, source and more.
As we head into the New Year, it’s time to look back at the major players and milestones in startup funding. In 2014 startup funding came from a variety of sources — credit and loans, angel investors, venture capital, and the crowd. Startup funding increased across almost all sources, making 2014 a great year to be an entrepreneur.
The infographic below walks you through the ins and outs of startup funding in the past year: where it came from, what industries were most fundable, and what regions in the U.S.are most hospitable to crowdfunding.
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