Find Venture Capital Resources.
ANSWER
- Research Angel Networks: To find angel networks in your state or neighboring states, you can use online resources and databases such as AngelList, Gust, or Crunchbase. Additionally, you can contact local entrepreneurship organizations, chambers of commerce, or business incubators, as they may have information on local angel networks.
- General Description: Once you identify angel networks, you can visit their websites or contact them to gather information about their investment criteria, focus areas, and contact details. Typically, angel networks will have websites with more information about their investment preferences and application processes.
Please remember to verify the most up-to-date information, as the status and availability of angel networks may change over time.
Part B:
Again, I can’t provide real-time information, but I can guide you on how to find a university-based venture capital institute or organization:
- Research Universities: Start by researching universities near or within your country. Major universities with entrepreneurship or business schools often have programs or institutes dedicated to venture capital and entrepreneurship.
- General Description: Visit the websites of these universities and explore their entrepreneurship or business school sections. Look for information about any venture capital institutes or programs they offer. The websites should provide details on investment criteria, industry focus (if any), and contact information.
Part C:
I don’t have access to the current offerings of specific states, but I can guide you on how to find information about venture capital funds or loan programs for new and growing ventures:
- State Government Websites: Visit your state’s official government website and look for sections related to economic development, small business support, or venture capital programs. Consider researching a neighboring state if your state doesn’t offer such funding.
- General Description: You should find information about the venture capital funds or loan programs available on the state government website or relevant agency websites. This information typically includes investment criteria, application processes, and contact details like addresses, phone numbers, and websites.
Remember to verify the most current information and contact the respective organizations or agencies for any updates or changes in their offerings.
QUESTION
Description
Part A The most popular source of capital for new ventures is private investors; these investors are called angels and are typically people the entrepreneur knows or has met through business acquaintances. Today many angels have joined forces to create large pools of capital called angel networks.
1. Perform research to find at least four (4) angel networks that exist in your state; if your state does not have four networks, then find networks by looking at bordering states.(If you live outside the United States, change “state” to “province” or “region” in the above instructions.)
2. provide a general description of each angel network, its investment criteria, and the contact information in your response.
Part B Many areas of the United States offer access to venture capital through institutes or organizations established on the campuses of major universities. The university acts as a conduit through which the entrepreneurs and investors are matched and assumes no liability for, nor has any ownership interest in, either the new venture or the investor’s company.
1. .Perform research to find one (1) major university offering access to venture capital that is geographically close to you.If you live outside the United States, first perform this research within your country. If none exists, then you should research major universities in the United States.
2. Provide a general description of an institute’s or university’s offering, its investment criteria, and the contact information in your response. Discuss if the institute or organization targets a specific industry.
Part C Many states provide venture capital funds or a loan program to help new and growing ventures.
1. Perform research to find out if your state offers any venture capital funds or loan programs to help new and growing ventures. If your state does not provide this type of funding, investigate and describe a neighboring state’s funding.(If you live outside the United States, change “state” to “province” or “region” in the above instructions.)
2. .Provide a general description of your state’s offering, its investment criteria, and the contact information (i.e., address, phone, Web site, etc.) in your response.