Question:
What is the best way to get venture capital?
Lazyboy
16 years ago
I am starting a small business and am looking for alternative ways of funding. What is the best way to get venture capital? How hard is it to acquire? Are there better sources of funding?

Thanks
Four answers:
In Science we trust
16 years ago
Getting VC financing is very difficult particularly in the current economic environment. They are looking for the combination of a compelling product/technology and the technical and managerial talent to make it a reality. It is often more about the team and your ability to build a business around either a new technology, product(s) or a powerful business model that it is a specific idea.



Its important to understand that VCs primarily invest in great management teams and/or exceptional technologists. So, if you don't have the background, I strongly recommend you get it before pitching your idea. Generally, you need to have either several years of senior corporate experience in the right area for your venture or be a technical expert in the field of your products/business model. If you don't want to wait until you acquire the knowledge yourself, you need to recruit it into your team.



If you've got the goods, research the vc firms to find those that invest in your product/business area. Then, network to get a referral if possible. Make sure you are really prepared with a well-thought presentation and be prepared to answer questions about your market and competition. Good luck.
8 years ago
Venture capital is capital furnished through external buyers for financing of recent, developing or suffering companies. Venture capital investments frequently are top danger investments however present the knowledge for above natural returns. A enterprise capitalist (VC) is a character who makes such investments. A enterprise capital fund is a pooled funding automobile (ordinarily a partnership) that specifically invests the fiscal capital of 3rd-occasion buyers in companies which can be too dicy for the general capital markets or financial institution loans.
Trisha
16 years ago
you can get a government grant for small business, check this site for free grant info http://www.mb01.com/lnk.asp?o=1975&c=918273&a=36503
Investment
16 years ago
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