Startup Financing

Entrepreneurs and business experts have defined venture capital as a financing style between a capitalist and entrepreneur with a common goal of a handsome return in a short period of time, maybe 3 to 5 years. But while there are several resources on the definition and characteristics of this topic, few have actually discussed the … Read more

Many of us know that we need money to invest in a business. Most of us also know that we have the option to seek for outside investors or venture capitalists. The problem is each one of us has an idea and would like to turn into reality. But for someone who is not well … Read more

Most entrepreneurs know what they have to do when searching for venture capital. But there also common mistakes that you have to avoid when presenting your business. An applicant can be rejected for a number of things. Most venture capitalists are only required to approve a certain number of business plans they come across everyday. … Read more

With the growing popularity of venture capital comes the increase in venture capital firms. Because of the possibility of striking gold through venture capital, there are now more capitalists than there were decades ago. The common impression of these firms is that they merely provide for the finances or seed money for a start up … Read more

Starting a business is not as easy as it looks. If you have the money support your ideas you can start up your businesses. Unfortunately not all of us have enough money. There are times that even bank loans refuse to provide funds for your business. Fortunately there are venture capital firms are willing to … Read more

Most of us don’t really care much about making a difference. Most of us didn’t even care about pollution and global warming until gas prices soared, forcing people to swap their SUVs to hybrid vehicles. Money makes the world go round they say, and even simple dreams get tainted by commercialism. Artists don’t just play … Read more

Venture capital can be a rather complicated set-up for beginners in the business world. While there may be lots of resources available on the topic, these articles are sometimes too technical for the ordinary person. The definition of venture capital, in simple terms, is investment money provided by professional capitalists and venture capital firms to … Read more

For one reason or another, you’ve considered putting up your own business using venture capital. It could be that you don’t have enough financial resources or you don’t want to risk your own money. Perhaps you’ve heard of some successful entrepreneurs and wished to follow their footsteps. As you search for more information on this, … Read more

Venture capital is one field that’s making waves for almost two decades now. What most of us don’t know is that the system has been around for over 60 years. The promise of profit within a few years, not to mention the enticing ads and success stories posted in the internet, is something that lures … Read more

Finding a venture capital fund is easy. The problem is getting your business plan approved. Venture capitalists can opt to invest on established companies but most of them don’t mind providing seed capital. They are actually willing to take the risk that bank loans and standard capital markets won’t. This may be a good option … Read more