Startup Funding Research & Data

Original research and data analysis on venture capital trends, startup success rates, and funding patterns. All reports are freely accessible and citable.

500K+
Data Points Analyzed
$180B+
Funding Tracked
2,000+
Report Downloads
50+
Industries Covered

Published Research Reports

Annual Report
January 2025
1,200+ downloads

2025 Venture Capital Funding Report

Comprehensive analysis of VC funding trends, deal volumes, valuations, and predictions for 2025. Includes industry breakdowns and geographic insights.

Key Highlights:

  • $180B+ total funding analyzed
  • 50+ industry categories
  • Geographic heat maps
  • Valuation trends
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Industry Analysis
December 2024
850+ downloads

Startup Success Rates by Industry

Data-driven analysis of startup survival rates, success factors, and failure patterns across different industries and funding stages.

Key Highlights:

  • 10-year success tracking
  • Industry-specific metrics
  • Failure pattern analysis
  • Success factor correlation
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Upcoming Research

Angel Investor Landscape 2025

Analysis of angel investment trends, check sizes, and emerging angel networks.

Expected: March 2025

Government Grant Success Rates

SBIR/STTR and other federal grant application success rates by industry.

Expected: April 2025

Accelerator ROI Analysis

Comprehensive analysis of accelerator program outcomes and startup success rates.

Expected: May 2025

Our Research Methodology

Data Sources

  • • SEC EDGAR filings (Form D)
  • • NASAA Electronic Filing Depository
  • • Crunchbase Pro and PitchBook data
  • • Government grant databases
  • • Public company filings
  • • VC fund websites and announcements

Analysis Methods

  • • Statistical significance testing
  • • Cohort and survival analysis
  • • Geographic and temporal clustering
  • • Industry classification (NAICS codes)
  • • Cross-validation with multiple sources
  • • Peer review and fact-checking

Citation Guidelines

Our research is freely available and citable. When referencing our data or insights, please use the following format:

Free Startup Funding Research Team. "2025 Venture Capital Funding Report." Free Startup Funding Database, January 2025. https://freestartupfunding.com/research/2025-vc-funding-report

For academic papers, please include the access date and full URL. All data is available under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license.

For Researchers & Media

Need custom analysis or have questions about our methodology? We collaborate with academic researchers and provide data for media inquiries.

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