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It has been long argued that private enterprise is the answer to the recession and credit markets crisis. Entrepreneurs drive change, increase market efficiencies, pour fresh ideas, and initiate innovations and bold business models into the markets. The bottom line is that in recession times, entrepreneurs create value. Recessions face entrepreneurs with substantial challenges. As currently experienced, valuations are remarkably low (with few exceptions of course). Some will argue that regardless of the low valuations, entrepreneurs should continue to put efforts into raising funds continuously. While doing so, plans should be put in place to reduce expenditures and to spend noticeably less. Challenging economics times provide not only challenges but also opportunities. For instance, profit expectations are considerably lower during downturns. It is not likely to expect excessively high returns in ridiculously short periods of time. Even in the most rapidly growing market niches, it might take few years to build a full-grown company.

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Private Equity vs. Venture Capital

November 5, 2008

By Mike Myatt What is the difference between Venture Capital and Private Equity? The text book answer that would be given by most B-School professors is that venture capital is a subset of a larger private equity asset class which includes venture capital, LBO’s, MBO’s, MBI’s, bridge and mezzanine investments. Historically venture capital investors have [...]

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Angel Investors

October 21, 2008

By Eric Morris An angel investor is one who does not desire much say in the management of the company in which he invests, and also favors a slower return on investment. However, it should be borne in mind that they still make investments in the hopes of making a profit. Angel investor groups are [...]

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Venture Capital Firms

October 14, 2008

By Damian Sofsian While the terms and conditions of venture capital are not standardized, there are some salient features of venture capital arrangements. The venture capital firm is inclined to assume a high degree of risk in the expectation of earning a high rate of return. The venture capital firm, in addition to providing funds, [...]

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Private Equity: A Guide to Equity Investment

October 8, 2008

By Alexander Gordon Private equity is a kind of equity investment in an asset that cannot be traded freely on the stock market. Private equity is of many kinds, including mezzanine capital, angel investing, leveraged buyout, venture capital etc. Private Equity: How it Works Private equity funds are set up as limited partnerships. These limited [...]

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Venture Capital Business Plan

October 7, 2008

By Damian Sofsian Venture capital finance is instrumental in inducing technological development, stimulating creativity and innovation and nurturing entrepreneurship. Concerted efforts are required by financial institutions, private sectors and other agencies to create a conducive environment for the growth of venture capital. In particular, initiatives are required to widen the perspective of venture capital finance [...]

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Being a Capital Venture Investor

September 27, 2008

By Low Jeremy There are two types of people in the world. These are the rich who have money and those that don’t. When the person has money, there will be no problems going on a shopping spree in New York or hop on board a plane to see paradise in the Bahamas. The average [...]

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A How-To in Raising Financing

September 27, 2008

By Zander Smith Venture Capital Advice Founders are a rare breed. You need perseverance, talent, and a high threshold for risk to create your own company. But then comes the big step- how do you finance your project? Founding a business is like learning the first time how to ride a bike. It may take [...]

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Venture Capital Funding

September 27, 2008

By Bill Pratt Venture capital funding or financing is a good option for those corporations that have a unique corporate proposition, which could earn high ROIs or returns on investments that would be at least 30 percent annually. These corporations generally need huge outlays of capital. The venture capitalists typically get an ownership stake, so [...]

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