(i) Angel Investors -- are wealthy individuals who become personally involved in fledgling ventures, lending their expertise, experience, and money. Often, the angel is someone who has a personal connection with the entrepreneur, but can also be outsiders on the lookout for a winning business model that just needs a little push.
(ii) Venture Capitalists, or VCs -- are basically individuals organized into large firms that will give you money to fund your business if they think that you'll be profitable. In exchange for their giving you money, you have to promise them a percentage (that is, share) of your company. VC firms often specialize in a certain industry so that the various companies in their portfolio become mutually supportive. Their funds range from a few millions to billions of dollars invested in a variety of globe-spanning ventures.
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