Startup capital refers to the money that entrepreneurs raise to meet the costs of starting a business venture. Common sources of startup capital often include angel investors, venture capitalists, and banks.
New companies use startup capital to cover various business expenses such as office space, payroll, research, product development, and marketing. Entrepreneurs typically provide compensation to the investors or institutions who provided the startup capital in the form of equity.
If the business grows in value, so does its equity pricing, providing investors with a significant return on investment. In the best-case scenarios, investors earn a positive return while the startup covers costs and can scale.
Loan programs from the Small Business Association
Fundraising information for entrepreneurs by investors.
Early-stage venture capital firm that addresses the "capital gap" for technology companies operating in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Established in 1978 by the state legislature.
From the U.S. Economic Development Administration, links to regional contacts providing support for economic development, organized by geographic location.
Educational source on angel investing which publishes a directory of angel investor groups throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Find a wealth of information including articles, white papers, case studies, and statistics on private equity investments.
Find special reports, case studies, limited partner surveys, bulletins on legal and regulatory issues, and EMEA guidelines meant to serve as framework for constructive dialogue amongst all stakeholders – policymakers, regulators and investors.
LVCA is a not-for-profit membership organization dedicated to supporting the growth of private equity and venture capital industry in Latin America. It is comprised of over 170 firms, from leading global investment firms active in the region to local fund managers from Mexico to Argentina. The web site provides relevant industry resources for Latin America private equity and venture capital fund managers and investors in areas including valuation, LP-GP relations and corporate governance.
Reports and statistics on venture capital activity in Europe.