Since the business was first established, has it used any of the following sources of funding?
Respondents: 1,500 business owners throughout the US
Women
Men
Business owner’s personal money or savings
62%
56%
Private business loan from a commercial lender (e.g. bank)
16%
25%
Loans from family or friends
15%
13%
Government funding
10%
8%
Private business loan from an online lender
7%
8%
Private capital investment (e.g. venture capitalists)
7%
9%
