Mattermark Startup Funding Report PUBLISHED FEBRUARY 4, 2015 2015 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED ● MATTERMARK ● (415) 366-6587Introduction This report provides a data-driven exploration of the United States startup ecosystem. Take an in-depth look at the funding events, growth signals, exits and other insights into the fastest growing private companies. The resources that flow into startups each year are a calculated risk on the part of investors, founders, employees, service-providers and everyone who stands to benefit from the proliferation of new product, better services, and saved time and money. Understanding how businesses are created, funded, grown and ultimately rewarded with sustainability or an exit helps inform the conversations and actions for the coming years, and it is our hope you will read this report and combine it with your special knowledge of your industry, region, role and community as you charge forward into the New Year. Sincerely, Danielle Morrill, CEO & Cofounder of Mattermark Acknowledgements The Startup Funding Report would not be possible without a team effort. Thank you to the Mattermark analysts, researchers, software engineers and designers who made this report possible: Sarah Catanzaro,and Avi Eisenberger. MATTERMARK STARTUP FUNDING REPORT 2015 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED ● MATTERMARK ● (415) 366-6587Table of Contents Disclaimer This information has been prepared by Mattermark Inc. solely for informational purposes. It is not, and should not be regarded as, investment advice or as a recommendation regarding any particular security or course of action. Opinions expressed herein are current opinions as of the date appearing in this material only and are subject to change without notice. No part of this document may be reproduced in any manner, in whole or in part, without the prior written permission of Mattermark, Inc. This information is provided with the understanding that with respect to the material provided herein, you will make your own independent decision with respect to any course of action based on your own judgment, and that you are capable of understanding and assessing the merits of a course of action. Neither the information, nor any opinion contained herein, constitute a solicitation or offer by Mattermark, Inc. to buy or sell any securities, futures, options or other financial instruments or provide any investment advice or service. Mattermark, Inc. does not purport to, and does not, in any fashion, provide broker/dealer, consulting or any related services. Mattermark, Inc. shall not have any liability for any damages of any kind whatsoever relating to this material. By accepting this material, you acknowledge, understand and accept the foregoing. MATTERMARK STARTUP FUNDING REPORT 5Historical Analysis 32Talent Wars 37 Who Funds The Most Capital Efficient Companies 39Burn Book 45 Fastest Employee Growth in 12 Months 2015 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED ● MATTERMARK ● (415) 366-6587Methodology Time Period For this report we examined companies funded in the past ten years. Funding year represents the calendar year at which a company was funded. For example companies receiving funding in 2014, received funding any time between January 1, 2014 and December 31, 2014. Funding Rounds For venture rounds, we only included deals in which the amount of funding raised was disclosed. Criteria All analyses include USA companies funded over the past 10 years. Companies in the Biotech, Energy, Clean Tech and Pharmaceutical industries have been excluded from all analyses. Data Sources Mattermark uses a broad range of sources to present the most complete picture possible of the startup ecosystem. In addition to extensive primary source research sourced specifically for this report, Mattermark uses publicly-available data from Crunchbase (www.crunchbase), AngelList (www.angel.co), NASDAQ (www.nasdaq), the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (www.sec.gov), The White House Office of Management & Budget, and source relationships with thousands of investors, community leaders and startup founders. Please send any questions, comments or corrections for the editor to support@mattermark. MATTERMARK STARTUP FUNDING REPORT