In Angels We Trust: Start-Ups and Investments
by Peter Graham on Jul 14, 2014 | Views: 162 | Score: 1
| Total angel investment by sector (by total $ amount)... Internet | 27.3 |
|---|---|
| Healthcare | 26.5 |
| Mobile/telecom | 14.1 |
| Industrial | 6.5 |
| Electronics | 5.5 |
| Consumer products/services | 4.2 |
| Software | 3.2 |
| Other | 12.6 |
Sources:
mashable.com

The success of a start-up often relies on key support from angel investors that share the founders' belief that a new, profitable company can be built around a unique idea. The industries that most benefit from such assistance are internet and healthcare, combining for over half of all angel investments by total dollar amount.