Posts Tagged ‘venture capital’
What are Business Angels really like?
Neil Lewis on Friday, November 20th, 2009Business Angels come in different shapes and sizes. But are they really like? Crazy? Successful? Generous or in it for the money?
That is a question that not only entrepreneurs ask themselves, but also the Business Angels too.
Why?
Most investments that gain Angel investment will have not one single investors but a small team or committee or [...]
How should Entrepreneurs and Investors cope with a Second Recession?
Neil Lewis on Tuesday, October 20th, 2009In the first recession investors wanted business plans that offered new simplified services or goods that make things work better (ie. increase efficiency – such as self-service on the web for better prices) or that reduce costs (such as better conferencing or collaboration on the web allowing businesses to cut corporate travel).
However, as opinions strengthen [...]
Venture Capital’s 70% drop creates Business Angel Opportunity
Neil Lewis on Friday, July 17th, 2009“Venture Capital funds available for start-up and growth businesses has dropped 70% since 2000″, said Anne Glover chief executive of Amadeus Capital Partners at the BBAA Annual Awards Dinner.
This means that businesses seeking new capital that are unable to raise bank finance (and who is able at present?) will need to increasingly turn to Business [...]
