Where’s The Money?  

In 2009, U.S. small businesses received more than $500 billion in capitalization.  Where did the money come from?

   
 

  

  

  

How Many Deals Get Funded?

The deal count for each funding source shows where most of the action in the small business capital market occurs.  

   

 
   

    

  

How Much Do They Fund?

The average amount of funding per deal in 2009 was:  

  

   

   

 

What Are My Chances Of Getting Funded?  

The answer depends on many factors.  Let’s review three fundamental issues that will help you assess your potential for securing capital, and enable you to establish realistic expectations.  

Measure your funding potential.  

Data Sources:

Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council Fact Sheet (August 2009), GEM 2008 National Assessment for the USA, GEM 2009 Executive Report, Center for Venture Research – The Angel Investor Market in 2009, National Venture Capital Association and PriceWaterhouseCoopers (January 22, 2010), SBA Agency Financial Report (FY 2009)