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Based on information compiled in two studies, both venture capital and angel investments have declined this year. According to the Money Tree report, released by the National Venture Capital Association and PricewaterhouseCoopers, first quarter investments for 2009 plummeted to a 12-year low. “Quarterly investment activity was down 47percent in dollars and 37 percent in deals from the fourth quarter of 2008 when $5.7 billion was invested in 866 deals,” as stated in the companies’ press release. “The quarter, which saw double digit declines in every major industry sector, marks the lowest venture investment level since 1997.”

Still, according to Business Week columnist, Karen Klein, small business owners are still looking for and receiving private investments in small rounds.

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