The Angel Resource Institute (ARI), Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and CB Insights released the Q1 2014 Halo Report today, a national survey of angel group investment activity. The report finds median round sizes increased to $980K per deal, and pre-money valuations rose to $2.7 million in the quarter. Investments in Internet-related companies jumped significantly, while dollars invested in mobile and healthcare companies dropped.
The Angel Resource Institute, Silicon Valley Bank and CB Insights set out to raise awareness of early stage investment activities by angel investment groups. The Halo Report is the result and this presentation is the Q1 2013 update. The research series highlights angel investment activity and trends in North America and provides much sought after data that has not been previously available to entrepreneurs or early stage investors.
The Halo Report includes aggregate analysis of investment activity by angels and angel groups and highlights trends in round sizes, location and industry preferences. The data is collected via survey and aggregation of public data using CB Insights innovative data analyses.
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The Halo Report is a nationwide survey of Angel Groups' investment activity produced by the Angel Resource Institute, Silicon Valley Bank and CB Insights. The Q1 2014 Halo Report finds median round sizes increased to $980K per deal, and pre-money valuations rose to $2.7 million in the quarter. Investments in Internet-related companies jumped significantly, while dollars invested in mobile and healthcare companies dropped.
The Angel Resource Institute, Silicon Valley Bank and CB Insights set out to raise awareness of early stage investment activities by angel investment groups. The Halo Report is the result and this presentation is the Q1 2013 update. The research series highlights angel investment activity and trends in North America and provides much sought after data that has not been previously available to entrepreneurs or early stage investors.
The Halo Report includes aggregate analysis of investment activity by angels and angel groups and highlights trends in round sizes, location and industry preferences. The data is collected via survey and aggregation of public data using CB Insights innovative data analyses.
The Halo Report is a nationwide survey of Angel Groups' investment activity produced by the Angel Resource Institute and Silicon Valley Bank with data from CB Insights. The Halo Report 2012 Year in Review shows angel investing for the year was stable with prior years. Pre money valuations for early-stage companies remained steady at $2.5M and round sizes were relatively consistent. The sectors and geographies getting funding are shifting, however, most notably with mobile and telecom companies gaining share of angel investment deals and dollars, while healthcare companies are losing share of angel investments. Companies in the Northwest and the Southwest US are gaining ground on the number of deals and total investments they receive over companies in California and New England.
The Angel Resource Institute (ARI), Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and CB Insights released the Q2 2014 Halo Report today, a national survey of angel group investment activity. The report finds median pre-money valuations continuing to climb for the third consecutive quarter reaching $3 million in Q2 2014. Round sizes dropped approximately 40 percent to $600K over the prior quarter when angel groups invested alone, but rose nearly 20 percent to $2 million when angels co-invested with other types of investors.
The Halo Report is a nationwide survey of Angel Groups' investment activity produced by the Angel Resource Institute, Silicon Valley Bank and CB Insights. The Q1 2014 Halo Report finds median round sizes increased to $980K per deal, and pre-money valuations rose to $2.7 million in the quarter. Investments in Internet-related companies jumped significantly, while dollars invested in mobile and healthcare companies dropped.
The Halo Report is a nationwide survey of Angel Groups' investment activity produced by the Angel Resource Institute, Silicon Valley Bank and CB Insights. The Q1 2013 Halo Report shows angel investment round sizes are trending up to a median of $680K per deal, pre-money valuations remain stable at $2.5 million and most angel investment happens in angel groups’ home states. US angel investment continues to be dispersed nationwide, and in the first quarter entrepreneurs in the Southwest region of the country received a slightly larger share of angel investment than startups in California, for the first time. The sectors getting funding remain concentrated in Internet, healthcare and mobile, with 72% of completed Q1 deals in these categories.
The Halo Report is a nationwide survey of Angel Groups' investment activity produced by the Angel Resource Institute, Silicon Valley Bank and CB Insights. The Q3 2013 Halo Report finds median round sizes down to $520K per deal, healthcare round sizes up and a larger share of deals and investment dollars going to mobile companies. Together Internet, healthcare and mobile companies received 81% of dollars invested by angel groups in Q3.
The 2013 Halo Report finds angel investment activity on the rise with more high-valuation deals closed in 2013 than in 2012. While median round sizes held steady at $600K per deal, they were at a three year high when angels co-invested with non-angels. The share of angel investment in Internet, healthcare and mobile startups continued to increase. Golden Seeds, Tech Coast Angels, and Houston Angel Network, which is new to the list, were the three most active angel groups in 2013. With a continued progression toward more even distribution of investments nationally, entrepreneurs throughout the country are likely to find it easier to access angel investors for critical early stage funding. The Halo Report, put together by the Angel Resource Institute, Silicon Valley Bank and CB Insights, includes aggregate analysis of investment activity by angel investors and angel investment groups, highlighting trends in round sizes, pre-money valuations, and industry investment preferences.
The Halo Report is a nationwide survey of Angel Groups' investment activity produced by the Angel Resource Institute, Silicon Valley Bank and CB Insights. The Q2 2013 Halo Report shows angel investment round sizes dipped up to a median of $590K per deal, pre-money valuations remain stable at $2.5 million and 74% of angel group deals are syndicated. When angel groups co-invest with other types of investors, the media round size goes up to $1.95M. US angel investment continues to be dispersed nationwide. For the first time, the report separates Texas, which has 11% of angel group deals in Q2, behind California, New England and the Southeast. New England-based angel groups closed deals worth slightly more than deals in California in Q2. The sectors getting funding remain concentrated in Internet, healthcare and mobile, with 71% of completed Q2 deals and 79% of Q2 dollars in these categories.
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~ Benefits and insurance solutions remain at the top of the deals list for 2015, particularly as these businesses become more capital intensive. Genomics companies are also beginning to attract funding as the line between biotech and consumer health blurs.
~ While it’s no surprise that the Bay Area continues to bring in the most funding YTD, newer markets are also growing. With Chicago, Salt Lake City and South Florida each taking in over $125M, it’s clear that investment opportunities are everywhere.
~ Keeping with last year’s trend, seed and series A rounds comprise 64% of funding activity this quarter. Meanwhile, series B and C rounds are continuing to increase their share of the total 2015 deals, demonstrating the maturation of the market.
~ Investments relevant to the 50+ market have contributed to nearly half the funding in the last five years, with the number of deals as a percent of all digital health steadily increasing.
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What happened in the beginning of 2015?
~Investors backed later stage digital health companies as the market matures
~Funding in breakout metro areas including San Diego and Denver grew significantly, but the Bay Area continues to lead with $390M
~Wellness startups increased in popularity to become the second most active subsector
~Close to 41% of all digital health funding YTD has 50+ relevance
2016 is on track to be the biggest year yet for digital health funding. Q3 was significant with almost $2.4B in deals, nearly half of which were international. We continue to see the market expand globally, with several large deals taking place both in the US and overseas.
Silicon Valley Bank’s annual healthcare M&A report, Trends in Healthcare Investments and Exits, examines the merger and acquisition and IPO activity of private, venture-backed bio-pharma and medical device companies.
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For a detailed analysis access the report at: http://www.svb.com/healthcare-report_2014/.
**Report updated on 8/4/2014
In our annual report on the healthcare industry, Silicon Valley Bank analyzes the fundraising, investment, M&A and IPO activity of private, venture-backed biopharma, medical device and diagnostic/tools companies.
The Halo Report is a nationwide survey of Angel Groups' investment activity produced by the Angel Resource Institute, Silicon Valley Bank and CB Insights. The Q2 2014 Halo Report finds angel group valuations continue a three-quarter climb and round sizes increased by $1 million for healthcare companies while dropping by $1 million for Internet companies. Round sizes overall dropped nearly 40% to $600K over the prior quarter when angel groups invested alone, but rose nearly 20% to $2 million when angels co-invested with other types of investors. Texas joined California and New England as the three most active regions for angel group deals.
The Halo Report is a nationwide survey of Angel Groups' investment activity produced by the Angel Resource Institute, Silicon Valley Bank and CB Insights. The Q1 2013 Halo Report shows angel investment round sizes are trending up to a median of $680K per deal, pre-money valuations remain stable at $2.5 million and most angel investment happens in angel groups’ home states. US angel investment continues to be dispersed nationwide, and in the first quarter entrepreneurs in the Southwest region of the country received a slightly larger share of angel investment than startups in California, for the first time. The sectors getting funding remain concentrated in Internet, healthcare and mobile, with 72% of completed Q1 deals in these categories.
The Halo Report is a nationwide survey of Angel Groups' investment activity produced by the Angel Resource Institute, Silicon Valley Bank and CB Insights. The Q3 2013 Halo Report finds median round sizes down to $520K per deal, healthcare round sizes up and a larger share of deals and investment dollars going to mobile companies. Together Internet, healthcare and mobile companies received 81% of dollars invested by angel groups in Q3.
The 2013 Halo Report finds angel investment activity on the rise with more high-valuation deals closed in 2013 than in 2012. While median round sizes held steady at $600K per deal, they were at a three year high when angels co-invested with non-angels. The share of angel investment in Internet, healthcare and mobile startups continued to increase. Golden Seeds, Tech Coast Angels, and Houston Angel Network, which is new to the list, were the three most active angel groups in 2013. With a continued progression toward more even distribution of investments nationally, entrepreneurs throughout the country are likely to find it easier to access angel investors for critical early stage funding. The Halo Report, put together by the Angel Resource Institute, Silicon Valley Bank and CB Insights, includes aggregate analysis of investment activity by angel investors and angel investment groups, highlighting trends in round sizes, pre-money valuations, and industry investment preferences.
The Halo Report is a nationwide survey of Angel Groups' investment activity produced by the Angel Resource Institute, Silicon Valley Bank and CB Insights. The Q2 2013 Halo Report shows angel investment round sizes dipped up to a median of $590K per deal, pre-money valuations remain stable at $2.5 million and 74% of angel group deals are syndicated. When angel groups co-invest with other types of investors, the media round size goes up to $1.95M. US angel investment continues to be dispersed nationwide. For the first time, the report separates Texas, which has 11% of angel group deals in Q2, behind California, New England and the Southeast. New England-based angel groups closed deals worth slightly more than deals in California in Q2. The sectors getting funding remain concentrated in Internet, healthcare and mobile, with 71% of completed Q2 deals and 79% of Q2 dollars in these categories.
2014 Report on Angel Investing Activity in CanadaMelissa Dodaro
Since 2010, the report has captured 712 investments, in 409 companies. This represents a remarkable $270 million injected into the Canadian entrepreneurial ecosystem, with over $180 million invested over the last two years.
2013 Report on AngeI Investing Activity in Canada: Accelerating the Asset ClassIoana Stoica
The "2013 Report on Angel Investing Activity in Canada: Accelerating the Asset Class", the fourth of its kind, was released in partnership with the Government of Canada, KPMG Enterprise and BDC Venture Capital. The report captures 199 investments in 2013 totaling $89.0 million made through 29 Angel groups. Over 2,100 investors were represented, 40% in Western Canada, 5% in Eastern Canada, and 55% in Central Canada.
Silicon Valley Bank’s Trends in Healthcare Investments and Exits report analyzes the fundraising, investment, M&A and IPO activity of private, venture-backed biopharma, medical device and diagnostic/tools companies. Report author Jon Norris also gives his annual forecast of what’s likely to happen in 2016.
2014 Year End StartUp Health Insights ReportStartUp Health
2014 was a record year for digital health with $6.5B invested, a 125% increase from the total amount invested in 2013. Our report provides a snapshot of the market’s top deals, subsectors, investors and more.
Download full report at http://startuphealth.com/insights/2014
What does 2017 hold for the Innovation Economy? In the latest State of the Markets report, SVB Analytics took a rear-view approach, identifying the factors that mattered most in 2016 and examining which trends and themes will play out in 2017.
Key insights from Silicon Valley Bank's Startup Outlook Report. SoCal startups are fueled by a flourishing ecosystem that includes a growing number of local equity capital sources from both venture capitalists and corporate investors. While their outlook is cautiously optimistic, they continue to hire.
StartUp Health Insights Digital Health Funding Rankings Q3 2015 ReportStartUp Health
Q3 2015 continues to demonstrate a trend towards digital health market maturity with an increase of investment dollars combined with larger, less frequent deals.
~ Benefits and insurance solutions remain at the top of the deals list for 2015, particularly as these businesses become more capital intensive. Genomics companies are also beginning to attract funding as the line between biotech and consumer health blurs.
~ While it’s no surprise that the Bay Area continues to bring in the most funding YTD, newer markets are also growing. With Chicago, Salt Lake City and South Florida each taking in over $125M, it’s clear that investment opportunities are everywhere.
~ Keeping with last year’s trend, seed and series A rounds comprise 64% of funding activity this quarter. Meanwhile, series B and C rounds are continuing to increase their share of the total 2015 deals, demonstrating the maturation of the market.
~ Investments relevant to the 50+ market have contributed to nearly half the funding in the last five years, with the number of deals as a percent of all digital health steadily increasing.
StartUp Health Insights Report - Digital Health Funding Data 2015 Q1StartUp Health
What happened in the beginning of 2015?
~Investors backed later stage digital health companies as the market matures
~Funding in breakout metro areas including San Diego and Denver grew significantly, but the Bay Area continues to lead with $390M
~Wellness startups increased in popularity to become the second most active subsector
~Close to 41% of all digital health funding YTD has 50+ relevance
2016 is on track to be the biggest year yet for digital health funding. Q3 was significant with almost $2.4B in deals, nearly half of which were international. We continue to see the market expand globally, with several large deals taking place both in the US and overseas.
Silicon Valley Bank’s annual healthcare M&A report, Trends in Healthcare Investments and Exits, examines the merger and acquisition and IPO activity of private, venture-backed bio-pharma and medical device companies.
The study found that healthcare IPOs tripled in 2013, leading to record potential IPO/big exit returns of $12.5 billion.
For a detailed analysis access the report at: http://www.svb.com/healthcare-report_2014/.
**Report updated on 8/4/2014
In our annual report on the healthcare industry, Silicon Valley Bank analyzes the fundraising, investment, M&A and IPO activity of private, venture-backed biopharma, medical device and diagnostic/tools companies.
The Halo Report is a nationwide survey of Angel Groups' investment activity produced by the Angel Resource Institute, Silicon Valley Bank and CB Insights. The Q2 2014 Halo Report finds angel group valuations continue a three-quarter climb and round sizes increased by $1 million for healthcare companies while dropping by $1 million for Internet companies. Round sizes overall dropped nearly 40% to $600K over the prior quarter when angel groups invested alone, but rose nearly 20% to $2 million when angels co-invested with other types of investors. Texas joined California and New England as the three most active regions for angel group deals.
The Halo Report research series highlights angel investment activity and trends in North America. It is a collaborative effort designed to raise awareness of early-stage investment activities by angel investors in groups and provides unique insights previously unavailable to entrepreneurs or early-stage investors.
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2. Table of Contents
Q1 2014 Highlights p. 3
National Trends p. 5
Most Active Angels p.12
Regional Trends p.14
Sector Trends p.19
About the Halo Report p.22
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4. Angel Group Update: Halo Report Q1 2014
Most Active Angel Groups
Total Deals Q1 2014
• Alliance of Angels
• Angel Investor Forum
• Central Texas Angel Network
• Desert Angels
• Houston Angel Network
• Launchpad Venture Group
• Robin Hood Ventures
• Sand Hill Angels
• Tech Coast Angels
• Wisconsin Investment Partners
Highlights
• Round size increasing when
angels invest alone, p. 6
• Median pre-money valuation
increases 10% to $2.7M, p. 10
• Co-investments continues slow
decline, p. 8
• Internet round size increases;
healthcare takes proportional dip,
p. 9 & 21
• Dollars invested in Great Lakes
region spikes; Texas sees slower
quarter, p. 17-18
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*Groups shown in alphabetical order; groups new to list denoted by
halo.
6. Median Angel Round Size Increases in Q1 2014
Mean Angel Round Size Also Jumps Proportionally
$0.00
$0.50
$1.00
$1.50
Q1 2013 Q2 2013 Q3 2013 Q4 2013 Q1 2014
Median Round Size Mean Round Size
6
*Angel rounds include angels & angel groups only
$951K
$994K
$899K
$1.10M
$1.23M
$750K
$555K $560K
$750K
$980K
$M
7. Median and Mean Round Sizes Decline Slightly in Q1 2014
When Angel Groups Co-Invest with Other Types of Investors
$1.40
$1.90
$2.00
$1.80
$1.65
$1.99
$2.83 $2.87
$2.58
$2.43
$0.00
$0.50
$1.00
$1.50
$2.00
$2.50
$3.00
Q1 2013 Q2 2013 Q3 2013 Q4 2013 Q1 2014
Median Round Size Mean Round Size
7
$M
8. 74.3% 74.2% 69.9% 70.1%
59.4%
25.7% 25.8% 30.1% 29.9%
40.6%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Q1 2013 Q2 2013 Q3 2013 Q4 2013 Q1 2014
Not Co-Invested Angel Group Co-Investment
8
Percentage of Co-Investments by Angel Groups Falls in 2014
9. Median Internet Round Size Increases Significantly in Q1 2014
Median Healthcare Round Size Experiences a Decline
$1.35
$1.10
$1.50
$2.00
$1.03 $1.00
$1.21
$1.85
$1.00
$0.00
$0.50
$1.00
$1.50
$2.00
Healthcare Internet Mobile / Telecom
Q3 2013 Q4 2013 Q1 2014
9
*For all deals involving angel groups, includes co-investors
$M
10. Median Seed Stage Pre-Money Valuation Increases Slightly
Including All Rounds with Angel Groups Pre-Series A over Rolling 4 Quarters
10
$2.7M
Median
$1.2M
1st Quartile
$4.0M
3rd Quartile
$0.30M
$10M
11. Angel Groups Continue to Invest Close to Home
Investments are Primarily made Intrastate
80%
61%
69% 69%
75%
89%
82% 83%
75% 77%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Q1 2013 Q2 2013 Q3 2013 Q4 2013 Q1 2014
Investor & Company in Same State
Investor & Company in Same Region
11
#
13. Most Active Angel Groups Q1 2014 – Total Deals (Alpha Order)
13
Southern CA
Houston, TX
Boston, MA
Austin, TX
Tucson, AZ
Madison, WI
Hartford, CT
Philadelphia, PA
Seattle, WA
Sunnyvale, CA
23. What is the Halo Report™?
Angel Group Investment Trends: The Angel Resource Institute, Silicon Valley Bank and
CB Insights set out to raise awareness of early stage investment activities by angel
investment groups. The Halo Report is the result. The research series highlights angel
investment activity and trends in North America and provides much sought after data that
has not been previously available to entrepreneurs or early stage investors.
The Halo Report includes aggregate analysis of investment activity by angels and angel
groups and highlights trends in round sizes, location and industry preferences. The data is
collected via survey and aggregation of public data using CB Insights innovative data
analyses.
Get Involved: Angel groups and individual angel investors interested in including their data
in the Halo Report should contact JJ Knight, Halo Report Coordinator: 910-523-5503 and
jj@angelresource.org.
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24. Understanding the Data:
Special Round Types and Industry Sectors
The Halo Report™ provides analysis and trends on US angel and angel group activity.
Angels and angel groups invest alone, together, and with many other types of investors.
Unless otherwise noted the Halo Report data includes all rounds that have at least one
angel group participating and may include other types of investors in those rounds.
This report discusses angel group investment trends for Q1 2014, which represents a
total of 170 deals and $228M in total rounds including co-investors.
A few charts report on an “Angel Round,” a special classification of investment when
angel groups invest alone or just with other angels and angel groups.
Unless otherwise noted, values of less than <1% are included, but are not labeled or
noted as a change in activity.
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Internet
Mobile & Telecom
Software
Energy & Utilities
Computer Hardware & Services
Healthcare
Industrial
Automotive & Transportation
Business Products & Services
Consumer Products & Services
Electronics
Environmental Services &
Equipment
Financial Services
Food & Beverages
Leisure
Media
Metals & Mining
Retail
Risk & Security
Halo Report Industry Sectors
25. Angel Resource Institute
JJ Knight, jj@angelresource.org
The Angel Resource Institute (ARI) is a charitable organization devoted to education, mentoring and research in the
field of angel investing, a growing driver of our entrepreneurial economy. ARI was founded by the Ewing Marion
Kauffman Foundation. The programs of ARI include educational workshops and seminars, research projects and
reports, and information about angel investing for the general public. ARI is affiliated with the Angel Capital
Association, the professional association of angel groups in North America. More information is available at
www.angelresourceinstitute.org.
Silicon Valley Bank
Carrie Walsh, cwalsh@svb.com
Silicon Valley Bank is the premier bank for technology, life science, cleantech, venture capital, private equity and
premium wine businesses. SVB provides industry knowledge and connections, financing, treasury management,
corporate investment and international banking services to its clients worldwide through 28 U.S. offices and six
international operations. (Nasdaq: SIVB) www.svb.com.
Silicon Valley Bank is the California bank subsidiary and the commercial banking operation of SVB Financial Group.
Banking services are provided by Silicon Valley Bank, a member of the FDIC and the Federal Reserve System. SVB
Financial Group is also a member of the Federal Reserve System.
CB Insights
Anand Sanwal, asanwal@cbinsights.com
CB Insights is a National Science Foundation-backed data-as-a-service firm that collects information on private
companies and their investors and acquirers. CB Insights data and technology is used by firms to make better
marketing, procurement, lending, acquisition and equity investment decisions and to gather data-driven market and
competitive intelligence. The firm's data is regularly cited by leading media publications including the New York Times,
Forbes, BusinessWeek and Fast Company among others. For more information, visit http://www.cbinsights.com.
Halo Report Contacts
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