Whether you’re a VC or an everyday consumer, money speaks volumes. And when it comes to funding startups, everyone knows that the more people willing to invest means the more valuable the company. Fortunately, CB Insights understands how important this metric is, which is why they’ve cultivated a list of the highest funded startups in each state in the US. Take a look at the map below to get a more visually pleasing perspective on these statistics.
A few interesting statistics came out of the data from CB Insights. For one, Uber continues to be the highest funded startup in the country with $12.5 billion in funding to date. Including Uber, there are nine unicorns on the list: Uber (CA), Datto (CT), Magic Leap (FL), GreenSky (GA), Avant (IL), DraftKings (MA), Infor (NY), Domo (UT), and Vox Media (Washington, D.C.). Perhaps the most interesting fact from this study is that so many influential companies reside outside of the coasts. While the map of the highest funded startups in each state is modern and visually pleasing, reading it can be hard for anyone that doesn’t want to tilt their head to the side (I’m looking at you, Illinois). Fortunately, they also provided a tradition, easy to read list that will give you all the information you need to know, particularly how Alaska and Hawaii are doing.
