Venture capital funding in the tech world is often seen as the golden ticket to success (bootstrapping is a great way to start too). This made us curious about who the founders of the VC backed companies are, and how much funding are they actually getting?  Thanks to a study by CB insights, we were able to acquire an in depth look into a large sample of venture capital backed companies across the country, with a focus on three major players in the tech startup world: California, Massachusetts, and New York.

What's your startup funding strategy? Is venture capital funding the best option for your startup? Check out our infographic, How to Pick a Startup Funding Strategy, to learn more about your startup funding options.