This article describes the differences between venture capital and private equity.

There are more than 20 sources of funding for a business venture or idea that is cash strapped. From bootstrapping to taking your company public through an IPO (Initial Public Offering) you can take a company from the garage to Wall Street.

photo credit: Ed-meister A “Money Finder” is an individual or company who, for a fee, finds willing investors interested to invest in growing companies. The Finder formally links the Investors and Entrepreneurs with the purpose of creating a mutually beneficial financial arrangement. Terms Some terms used here may be unfamiliar. “Intermediary” and “Money Broker”, as [...]

photo credit: HowdeeDoodat As the economy continues to face credit challenges, small businesses, especially new, start-up companies are finding it even more difficult to find the capital they need to take their ideas and concepts and turn them into viable businesses. Private equity firms and angel groups are no longer actively seeking new investments. They [...]

photo credit: pshutterbugAs the global economy is going through one of the worst downturns, no one is talking about investing today. Everyone is talking about withdrawing whatever investments one has made. This is the time for angel investors and private equity investors to think strategically, and not sentimentally. And start looking for the right investment [...]