Gust

DECEMBER 21, 2011

Boston, New York City, Seattle and Southern California spawn many exciting startups…but do not exceed the Valley in any measure of entrepreneurial achievement. And, while being the undisputed leader in breeding and growing startups, the Valley is not the only place in the world (or the US) where entrepreneurs thrive.

Silicon Valley 107

Silicon Valley Southern California Tucson Seattle 107

Gust

OCTOBER 16, 2012

Desert Angels (Tucson). Launchpad Angels (Boston). Hub Angels (Boston). Golden Seeds (NY, Boston, CA). CommonAngels (Boston). In 2011, we noted that the pre-money valuation of pre-revenue deals funded by angel groups in Silicon Valley, Boston and New York was higher than most other regions of the country.

Angel Groups 169

Angel Groups Valuation Pre-Money Valuation North Dakota 169

Gust

OCTOBER 12, 2011

Speaking with many angel leaders , I believe we have identified several possible explanations for group-to-group variations: 1) Clearly, startup ventures in some business verticals command high pre-money valuations that others. Here is the data for the eight groups in these three areas: (a) Boston (3 groups) – $2.5 up slightly.

Angel Groups 125

Angel Groups Valuation Pre-Money Valuation St. Louis 125