Resources
In this section of our website, you will find useful resources for you business, from a quick overview of the investment landscape to valuable Articles and online resources to aid in your business growth and success. Resources include:
Investment Landscape Brief
Online Articles
Online Resources
Investment Landscape Reflections
Venture capital is a fund raising technique for companies who are willing to exchange equity in their company in return for money to grow or expand their business. It can be raised for all types of business, both technology and non-technology businesses. Venture Capital also invests across stages – from the early stage seed venture, to later stage mezzanine financing.
Venture capital firms usually require a high rate of return on their investment (20%+ per annum) and finance provided to the business is typically in the range of $500,000 to many millions of dollars.
An angel investor generally wants less control of your company and a slower return on investment, however the criteria for investment are likely to be similar. Angel investor groups are great sources of private capital and frequently invest angel money into new companies.
It follows that both venture capitalists and angel investors are looking for capital growth and revenue increases and evidence that your business can deliver continued growth over time, to provide a return on investment.
The current venture capital market is rebounding nicely from the past setbacks of the “dot com bubble”. Venture capital remains a viable source of funding for startups, which are able to deliver the necessary growth that investors are looking for. Past events should certainly not discourage entrepreneurs who have genuine winning ideas and business plans from looking for funds.
Online Articles worth reading
Executive Forum for Business Incubation
Venture Capital: VCs looking at incubation
The 2008 Venture Capital Outlook
Business Incubation FAQ
Behind the Scenes at UN Meets Silicon Valley
Helpful Online Business Resource Links
Industry Stats & News
Venture Capital Firm: What to look for
A Resource for Entrepreneurs
Venture Capital News
American Venture Capital Magazine
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