April 2011
2 posts
Crowdfunding - a welcomed alternate solution of...
Many entrepreneurs think that venture capital or angel investments are the only means by which they can attract funds for their business. This is a truth that used to be valid until several years ago, when the concept of crowdfunding has been invented.
Crowdfunding is a very different way of raising the funds that you need for your business. The elements that make crowdfunding different can be...
How to choose international investors?
If you are an entrepreneur seeking for external funding, you have probably already thought about raising money from venture capitalist, angel investors or equity investors. But there are several aspects that should be taken into consideration when looking for an international investor.
You should consider aspects like the stage of development of your business, the geographic location of your...
November 2010
3 posts
Having trouble getting the funding you need? →
On VCgate Venture Capital, Angel investors & Private investors Directory you can also locate Hard to Find “Secret Investors” Who Don’t Advertise Their Service
Venture Capital Firms – How Can I Get a Job in... →
Do You Want a job in Venture Capital? Here is a review of Mark Suster’s post on bothsidesofthetable:
http://vcfirms.wordpress.com/2010/11/11/venture-capital-firms-%E2%80%93-how-can-i-get-a-job-in-such-a-firm/
http://www.vcgate.com/2010/11/10/5-common-mistakes-... →
Find out abut the most
Common Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make when Seeking Venture Capital
October 2010
14 posts
How to Contact Venture Capitalists →
Find the easiest way to contact VCs:
http://www.vcgate.com/2010/10/12/how-to-contact-venture-capitalists/
Causes - Spreading Philantropy Online →
Learn more about Causes, the company that started its activity as a Facebook application and now has its own website:
http://www.vcgate.com/2010/10/18/causes-spreading-philantropy-online/
Save on Your Next Business Plan! →
Find out how you can save on your next business plan:
http://www.vcgate.com/2010/10/08/save-on-your-next-business-plan/
A Rock-solid Business Plan for Only 1$ →
A Rock-solid Business Plan for Only 1$. Do you think this is impossible? Read more here:
http://www.vcgate.com/2010/10/08/a-rock-solid-business-plan-for-only-1/
[VIDEO] How to Raise Money from Investors →
A 6-step process that will help you raise money from Angel Investors:
http://www.vcgate.com/2010/10/07/video-how-to-raise-money-from-investors/
A Strong Business Plan Secures VC Funds. Is Yours... →
Click here to find out about the Business Plan Template that will help you create an investor-oriented business plan:
http://www.vcgate.com/2010/10/11/a-strong-business-plan-secures-vc-funds-is-yours-eligible/
Voxy - Learn a Language from Life →
Start-up Company Reviews: Voxy, TechCrunch Disrupt Competition Participant:
http://www.vcgate.com/2010/10/11/voxy-learn-a-language-from-life/
Why Equity Capital Is the Right Choice for You →
How equity capital can help your business grow:
http://www.vcgate.com/2010/10/07/why-equity-capital-is-the-right-choice-for-you/
Qwiki Introduces the Groundbreaking Information... →
Read about Qwiki, the TechCrunch Disrupt Conference Winner Start-up, September 2010:
http://www.vcgate.com/2010/10/06/qwiki-introduces-the-groundbreaking-information-experience/
Best Buy, BlackBerry Partners Fund and Chip Maker... →
Yesterday Viewdle Raised $10 Million in Series B funding:
http://www.vcgate.com/2010/10/06/best-buy-blackberry-partners-fund-and-chip-maker-qualcomm-invest-10-million-in-series-b-funding-for-viewdle/
Make a Quality Professional Business Plan in One... →
When did you start writing your business plan?
Find out how you can finish it TODAY:
http://www.vcgate.com/2010/09/27/make-a-quality-professional-business-plan-in-one-day/
Rate Customer Service With Tello. Anywhere,... →
Read about Tello, one of the 25 start-ups that are taking part in the TechCrunch Disrupt Competition this week in San Francisco:
http://www.vcgate.com/2010/09/29/rate-customer-service-with-tello-anywhere-anytime/
How A Good Business Plan Can Help You Raise Money →
Learn how you can raise money for your business with a personalized business plan template:
http://www.vcgate.com/2010/09/29/how-a-good-business-plan-can-help-you-raise-money/
Soluto, Anti - Frustration Software for All PC... →
Find out more about Soluto, the software that solves computer-frustration problems:
http://www.vcgate.com/2010/10/04/soluto-anti-frustration-software-for-all-pc-users/
September 2010
20 posts
Get Your Business Plan Done in a Matter of Hours! →
Finish your business plan today!
Learn a fast and easy method to have your business plan completed in only a few hours:
http://www.vcgate.com/2010/09/29/get-your-business-plan-done-in-a-matter-of-hours/
Three Guidelines for a Winning Marketing Plan →
Do you know how you can double your revenues? Click here to find out:
http://www.vcgate.com/2010/09/22/three-guidelines-for-a-winning-marketing-plan/
The Four Pillars of a Sturdy Marketing Plan →
The three P’s of your marketing plan:
http://www.vcgate.com/2010/09/22/the-four-pillars-of-a-sturdy-marketing-plan/
How to Write the Executive Summary of Your... →
Useful information about what a successful executive summary should contain. Read the article here:
http://www.vcgate.com/2010/09/22/how-to-write-the-executive-summary-of-your-business-plan/
How to Raise Money from The “Crowd” →
The new phenomenon called “crowdfunding”.
Need tips to do it right?
Read more about it here:
http://www.vcgate.com/2010/09/22/how-to-raise-money-from-the-%E2%80%9Ccrowd%E2%80%9D/
I Need an Angel Investor. How Do I Make My Choice? →
Where and How Do You Search for Angel Investors?
Read more on:
http://listofinvestors.blogspot.com/2010/09/i-need-angel-investor-how-do-i-make-my.html
Angel Investor Wanted →
Where can you find suitable angel investors that are most likely to fund your venture?
Find the answer here:
http://www.vcgate.com/2010/09/23/angel-investor-wanted/
Steps to Securing Business Start-up Capital →
Mistakes to avoid when looking for capital, useful tips and suggestions.
Read more here:
http://www.vcgate.com/2010/09/22/steps-to-securing-business-start-up-capital/
Business Financing Sources - How Does Private... →
How do PE funds differ from venture capital? Although the terms private equity and venture capital have sometimes been used interchangeably, with the dividing line between them having become less distinct in recent years, there are still some features that represent differences to these processes.
Read more on:
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Maximize Your Chances of Success – Select Suitable... →
Contacting all the business investors in a venture capital directory in order to maximize chances of being funded is a big waste of time and expenses: you dedicate precious time to tailoring your teaser emails so that they match each investor, or probably spend money and hire somebody to do it full-time, on a daily-basis. Or, even worse, send the same impersonal message to everyone. Selecting...
Are You Looking For Capital? Executive Summary... →
The process of obtaining capital for a startup can be very difficult and time-consuming. To minimize the amount of time and expenses entrepreneurs should follow some steps. The first step is writing a detailed business plan, which includes product or service description, technology used, financial projections, market analysis, advertising strategy, management team details and sales forecast. ...
Tailored Business Plans That Attract Venture... →
The business plan is not only a great tool for attracting investors, it is also an essential step in building a successful business and a valuable guide to return to along the execution process. Receiving capital is not an easy process and entrepreneurs should pay special attention to writing, structuring and updating the plan, making it investor ready. How should you tailor your business plan...
Funding Organizations for Bright Ideas - Venture... →
Obtaining the necessary capital for start-ups has become a more difficult process, due to a whole host of reasons deriving from the world financial crisis. For those ventures that have already exhausted personal savings, loans from relatives and acquaintances and that have very small chances of receiving bank loans, there are alternative sources of capital that can be considered. One of these...
Questions About Competitors Asked by Venture... →
When you decide to contact business investors that will provide capital for your start-up you are supposed to have an executive summary that will include the main and most important points of your business plan. And you will also be prepared to answer various questions that VCs are going to ask you, to make sure you have an in-depth understanding of the business process and you are aware of...
Angel Investors in UK →
Due to the global financial crisis, it has been extremely challenging for early stage ventures to raise the necessary funds. As it has become almost impossible to obtain accessible bank loans, one of the few sources of capital that can still be approached is represented by angel investors. Read more: ...
Agriculture Investors in Africa →
“The three F’s that have been the focus of global business challenges in recent years are food, fuel and finance. The global race for food and resources has lead to a positive shift in perceptions regarding African agriculture projects. Africa is considered today the hub of natural resources.(…)” Read more: ...
VCs Expect a Successful Business Plan →
Great business planning tips.
Read other useful business planning articles on VCgate
How to Pitch VCs →
When you decide to go for an elevator pitch, remember to be clear, short, and confident, pitch yourself, not your ideas and make credible and realistic financial projections. To read more about pitching VCs, click this link.
How to Unsuccessfully Chase Venture Capital →
One of the most common mistakes when trying to find sources of capital could be that of contacting as many business investors in the database as you can. Instead, you should select them considering geographic location and stage and industry preference. Read the article to see what other VC “chasing” mistakes should be avoided.
A New Trend: Micro Venture Capital →
The article highlights the advantages of Micro-Venture Funds, an excellent source of capital for small projects, that have smaller chances of attracting the attention of more traditional venture capitalists.
August 2010
5 posts
Investments in China - the Cleantech Leader →
China seems to able to build more of everything, from nuclear to renewable energy, due to its national efficiency standards. There are more and more investments in the clean tech sector and China is said to have surpassed US in this field. It has rapidly become a leader in developing and commercializing a wide range of low carbon technologies.
Almost 75% of worldwide cleantech IPO proceeds were...
VCgate - Raise Venture Capital - Facebook FanPage →
VCgate Facebook FanPage is the right place to meet both entrepreneurs and investors, discuss the latest venture capital news, business trends and ideas, share experience and knowledge about the business process.
Business Investors →
What do business investors look for when they decide to fund a company?
A detailed business plan. It should include and specify the type of business, its location, structure, and target customers. Some specialists say a good business plan is a key factor to getting the necessary capital, others contradict this theory, saying that referrals are actually the most important. However, a poor business...
More info about VCgate on Venture Capital Reporter →
Venture Capital Reporter is an excellent news source, also daily delivering in-depth reports and interviews with industry leaders and Venture Capitalists.
The main focus-investments and start-up companies.
Why Get Business Capital from Super-Angels?
Due to the recession, seed stage capital has become more and more expensive and investors have been very selective. If you need funds for your business and have not decided what the most suitable type of investor is, here are some of the features of super-angels.
The main difference between Super Angels and traditional Angel Investors is that Super Angels get even more involved in providing help...
July 2010
4 posts
Find out why funding gurus are wrong →
Do you think you know everything about raising venture capital?
Read more about this on
Vcgate blog
Advantages of Women Entrepreneurs →
Something that women have developed much more than men is their intuition muscle, probably the most important skill for a lot of successful entrepreneurs and business investors as well. Women have developed some traits that surely make them an important asset in any company, as well as great business partners. Five of these traits will be emphasized below.
Read more: ...
How to Build a Relationship with a Venture... →
There are some key factors that can help you minimize the amount of time, expenses and stress when looking for the right Venture Capitalist.
Read more: http://www.articlesbase.com/entrepreneurship-articles/how-to-build-a-relationship-with-a-venture-capitalist-2910521.html#ixzz0uuikwZK2
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Venture Capital in Latin America
Latin America is considerably much better positioned today than it was, for example, five years ago. As compared to the past years, there is definitely a lot more money available for venture capital funding and private equity investments. Fund raising for PE in Latin America was doing relatively well last year, as compared to other global markets. The trend has been accelerating this year, as...