Venture Capital Directory
Venture capital or VC refers to the funding that gives a start-up or a business with a cash flow that allows it the big boost. There are several start-ups and high potential businesses that are not in a position to achieve their desired goals due to lack of funds. This is where assistance in the form of venture capital can provide the business with the wings required to reach the goals. The venture capitalist many be a company or an individual. Venture capital firms are companies with technical, managerial and financial expertise that is in a position to identify the potential in a business and take it to greater heights by providing the necessary financial and technical support. In exchange for the risk taken and the capital investment made, venture capitalists get shares or a share in the ownership and also decision making powers so as to be able to have good control in the functioning of the business. Venture capitalists are extremely selective about where they put their money, it is only after careful study of the performance record of the company, the plans for the future and the potential for growth that they put their money into any business.
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Agiicorp.com : Produces investment returns for individual investors by identifying investment opportunities, building up outstanding companies in partnership with management teams and implementing financial strategies.
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American Capital : Directly manages investments in middle market private equity, leveraged finance, real estate and structured products.
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Venture Capital Strategies : Specialized in helping investors find investment opportunities that meets individual investment criteria.
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AMG : Asset management company acquires majority interests in mid-sized, growing, boutique investment management firms.
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JAIC America : Capital firm based in Silicon Valley, focusing on investments in mobile, communications, digital media, life science and cleantech sectors.
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Vision Capital : Venture capital firm invest in leading European technology companies in communications, semiconductor, software and internet, e-commerce-related arenas.
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Venrock.com : Founded in 1969, provides funding services for entrepreneurs with breakthrough ideas in technology, healthcare, media and energy.
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V Finance : Financial services company specialized in providing investment banking, trading, trend forecasting and consulting services to small and mid-cap high-growth companies and to institutional investors seeking above-market returns.
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Capital Fund, The : Providing wide range of risk capital to small and medium-sized enterprises based in greater London.
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BVCA : Leading public policy advocate for private equity and venture capital industry in the UK.