ACA Angel Funders Report 2020:
More Data + Industry Insights and Real Stories
The ACA Angel Funders Report 2020 is a deep dive into investment trends reflecting a growing North American angel ecosystem, benefitting communities with innovative new companies and jobs. The report is based on information collected from a variety of ACA member groups, including some of the most active investing communities. The Angel Funders Report analyzes angel capital investments made during 2019, and features profiles, stories, and insights from leading angel investors and startup company executives. The report also includes initial perspectives regarding the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the investing ecosystem.
Key findings highlighted in the report include:
- Individual angel groups invest about $2.5M each year in 10-20 new ventures, fueling innovation and job growth throughout North America, spanning multiple industries
- Angel funded companies raised $2B in total capital from multiple sources, multiplying their initial angel investments about 7 times
- Seed round valuations of startup companies are holding steady, with a median of $6M
- Women and people of color remain underrepresented as CEOs of early stage companies
The Angel Capital Association is your authority on angel investment information! The Angel Funders Report, powered by Hockeystick , is the only official report from ACA for angel investment data in North America. Quality and accuracy are verified by collecting information directly from our member groups and then validated through the efforts of our data partner, Hockeystick, ensuring the most reliable information in the market today.
Future of the Angel Funders Report
This year’s report is only the beginning – learn more about how your angel investor group can contribute data to future reports!
ACA has big plans for the ACA Data Initiative, but we cannot accomplish our goals without your help. The Angel Funders Report is made up of data from ACA member organizations throughout the U.S. and Canada, and the report will be more and more valuable with each contributing member group’s data. Submitting your group’s data is a streamlined, organized process, and it’s the only way to build a data bank that can help all groups make smarter investment decisions.