Accelerators and the Regional Supply of Venture Capital Investment
Accelerators and the Regional Supply of Venture Capital Investment

Author: Daniel C. Fehder

Publisher:

Published: 2014

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13:

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Recent years have seen the rapid emergence of a new type of program aimed at seeding startup companies. These programs, often referred to as accelerators, differ from previously known seed-stage institutions such as incubators and angel groups. While proliferation of such accelerators is evident, evidence on efficacy and role of these programs is scant. Nonetheless, local governments and founders of such programs often cite the motivation for their establishment and funding as the desire to transform their local economies through the establishment of a startup technology cluster in their region. In this paper, we attempt to assess the impact that such programs can have on the entrepreneurial ecosystem of the regions in which they are established, by exploring the effects of accelerators on the availability and provision of seed and early stage venture capital funding in the local region.

Finding Your Wings
Finding Your Wings

Author: Gerald A. Benjamin

Publisher:

Published: 1996-08-30

Total Pages: 292

ISBN-13:

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In Finding Your Wingsthe only book of its kind - Gerald A. Benjamin and Joel Margulis provide you with a roadmap to guide you to your private angel.

Funded
Funded

Author: Katherine Hague

Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."

Published: 2016-09-21

Total Pages: 173

ISBN-13: 1491940239

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The venture capital world is often intimidating and hard to navigate, even for the most seasoned entrepreneurs. But it doesn’t have to be. Entrepreneurs who run effective fundraising processes don’t do it by accident. With this book, you’ll learn what it takes to successfully raise a round of funding for your company. Author Katherine Hague explains how the venture capital industry works, and walks you through each step necessary to plan, execute, and optimize your own fundraising round. Packed full of exercises, checklists, and templates, this book guides you through the process from start to finish. It’s ideal for entrepreneurs raising later rounds of capital, as well as those just starting out. Gain an understanding of core venture capital concepts and standards Learn how to develop and hone an investor pitch Come away with a plan to hit the fundraising trail for your company Develop the confidence you need to negotiate key terms in a funding deal Understand best practices in fundraising, and learn how to avoid the top 10 fundraising mistakes

Directory of Venture Capital
Directory of Venture Capital

Author: Kate Lister

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2000-04-14

Total Pages: 404

ISBN-13:

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Covers more than 600 venture capital firms with their addresses, phone numbers, types and sizes of investments, geographic preference, etc. Have a great business idea, but need the capital to get it off the ground? Find the right investors with the Directory of Venture Capital, Second Edition. Whether your venture is biotechnology, Web-based and information technology, healthcare, industrial, or consumer goods, the Directory of Venture Capital, Second Edition is an essential guide to locating the appropriate funding for your emerging technology or start-up. The Directory of Venture Capital, Second Edition is a comprehensive, easy-to-use resource for both new and experienced entrepreneurs. Its authors-veteran business financier Kate Lister and seasoned entrepreneur Tom Harnish-have compiled a wealth of information on what you'll need to know, from researching venture capitalists to selecting the right lawyer to closing the deal. Inside you'll also find: * A database of over 600 actively investing venture firms/funding sources, listed both by state and by areas of investing interest (also available in electronic format) * You won't waste time and money sending proposals to firms that are no longer investing * Samples of standard agreements and contracts: a term sheet, stock purchase agreement, and articles of incorporation In the Directory of Venture Capital, Second Edition, you'll learn what venture companies look for in a business partnership; how to best approach a company for funds; what level of returns venture capitalists expect; and what investments they prefer in terms of geography, size of company, portfolio, stage of funding, and personal interests. You'll also get invaluable advice on how to determine if your venture is a strong enough candidate for investment from a venture firm. With venture capitalization at an all-time peak, you can't afford to miss out on the opportunities that await your business vision. And with the Directory of Venture Capital, Second Edition, you have a solid partner to help you and your business dreams take off.

Venture Capital
Venture Capital

Author: Joel Cardis

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2001-10-01

Total Pages: 346

ISBN-13: 9780471398134

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How to attract the venture capital needed to grow any business Venture Capital teaches entrepreneurs and small business owners everything they need to know about finding the venture capital they need to grow their businesses. Based, in large part, upon in-depth interviews with major players in the venture capital arena--including money managers as well as entrepreneurs who have dealt with them successfully--it provides powerful pointers on how to make a business attractive to venture capitalists, how to protect yourself in negotiating an agreement, how to manage a relationship with venture capitalists once a deal is signed, and much more. Perhaps most importantly, the reader learns what makes venture capitalists tick and sees things through a venture capitalist's eyes. Joel Cardis, Esq. (Blue Bell, PA), consults both Fortune 500 companies and small businesses on an array of venture and start-up issues. Hildy Richelson, PhD (Scarsdale, NY), is President of the Scarsdale Investment Group, Ltd.