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Today's Pick: 2006 US angel investor stats and trends
March 19, 2007
ANGEL MARKET GROWS 10% IN 2006
Health care Sector Most Popular With Investors
“DURHAM, N.H. — The angel investor market experienced steady growth in 2006, with total investments of $25.6 billion, an increase of 10.8% over 2005, according to the 2006 Angel Market Analysis released today by the Center for Venture Research at the University of New Hampshire.
A total of 51,000 entrepreneurial ventures received angel funding in 2006, a 3% increase from 2005. The number of active investors in 2005 was 234,000 individuals. The sharp increase in total investment dollars was matched by a more modest increase in total deals, resulting in an increase in the average deal size of 7.5%, compared to 2005. This continued rise in total investments points to a healthy angel market.
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As in 2005, health care services, and medical devices and equipment accounted for the largest share of angel investments, with 21% of total angel investments in 2006, followed by software (18%) and biotech (18%). The remaining investments were approximately equally weighted across high-tech sectors.
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Angels continue to be the largest source of seed and start-up capital, with 46% of 2006 angel investments in the seed and start-up stage. This preference for seed and start-up investing is followed closely by post-seed/start-up investments of 40%.. . .”
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Helen Kula @ MaRS
Helen Kula sources and delivers market data and intelligence to entrepreneurs, high-growth companies and MaRS staff and advisors. She is an active member of Toronto’s information professional and librarian communities.
