Home Breadcrumb caret Economy Breadcrumb caret Economic Indicators Breadcrumb caret Investments Breadcrumb caret Market Insights U.S. startups received $48.3B in funding in 2014 The tech sector benefitted most from the funding surge. By Staff | January 16, 2015 | Last updated on January 16, 2015 1 min read In 2014, “venture capitalists pumped $48.3 billion into U.S. startups,” reports Bloomberg. That level of funding hasn’t been seen, it adds, since “investors piled $105 billion into closely held companies in 2000. The 2014 total was up 61% from $30 billion in 2013, and was more than double the $20.4 billion invested in 2009.” The technology sector benefitted most from the funding surge, says Bloomberg. Read more. Also check out: Surge of IPOs to come 3 characteristics of successful businesses Entrepreneurs eager to invest in new projects Perils of the start-up boom Primer on private equity Staff The staff of Advisor.ca have been covering news for financial advisors since 1998. Save Stroke 1 Print Group 8 Share LI logo