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If you’re a budding entrepreneur or small business owner then you already know the importance of funding and investors. Investors will invest in your idea, helping to fund its growth and development. Unfortunately, most people misunderstand this concept as they don’t quite understand how to go about funding and what potential investors are looking for. […]

Venture Capital Companies Venture capital is a kind of private equity financing, which is offered by venture capital funds or individual venture capital companies to small, emerging, and pre-series businesses that have been deemed to have medium to long growth potential or that have shown clear promise in their technologies or in other areas. The […]

Funding & Investors is the first book that I have written since going on the road to becoming a financially independent senior citizen. It is geared for the retiree who wants a little help with money management as well as a plan to help get them back on their feet once again. This book covers […]

Firm Investments in International Markets The relationship between firm investment growth and firm growth is studied in a new paper by drawing implications from agency theory, the study finds that financial leverage at the firm level is significantly and negatively correlated with firm growth. In other words, it is also seen that the effect of […]

Government Buyers Protects Firms’ Investments From Fluctuations The relationship between firm investment attractiveness and firm expansion has been examined using an experimental firm Investor model. Data was statistically collected over a five year period and a robust regression model was estimated using several different investment policies, including those involving private equity and venture capital. The […]

Venture capital is a type of private equity funding that is offered by venture capital companies or private funds to new startups, pre-startup, and small or emerging companies that have shown potential for growth or that have been judged to have high projected growth potential. A venture capital firm invests in these companies as part […]

Venture capital is the investment capital of the private funds generated to support start-ups and new businesses. Venture capital is the first source of financing for new ventures, as it usually provides seed money to the companies in exchange for shares of the company stock. Venture capital is meant to serve as back up in […]

Funding & Investors do not only refer to private investors. These can be from any source such as friends, relatives or networks and associations. But it is a common perception that angel investors are the only ones who can provide funding for start-ups. And this is completely wrong. There are several funding sources that an […]

This article focuses on the theory of firm investment and its implications for finance theory and macroeconomics. I use the firm concept to describe the relationship between firms and banking. The paper also uncovers the relationship between firm investment, bank financing and fiscal policy. Finally I discuss the implications of firm investment for international economic […]

When you have decided to enter the world of private equity, financing and/or investment, you must be aware that not all investors are alike. As such, no matter what industry you are in, you need to have a strategy to bring the attention of potential funding sources. However, the most important issue is getting the […]

Towards Enhanced Firm Investment Management This paper discusses the tentativeness of short selling on finding company performance, finding that often short sellers adjust their positions prior to the release of a quarterly earnings statement, to effectively use their own data advantage on company investment inefficiencies. The paper goes into explaining some of the more common […]

Venture capital is basically a type of private equity funding that is offered by venture capital companies or funds to newer, emerging, and often privately owned businesses that have been deemed to possess high potential for growth or that have shown very promising growth over a certain period of time. Ventures need venture capital as […]

Funding & Investors – How Investors Decide on Projects Funding & Investors always have to be wary of the companies they finance. This is because, in any investment, a certain amount of risk is always involved. Therefore, when an investor is dealing with the funding and is looking for a company to invest in, they […]

How to Work With Venture Capitalists and Angel Investors Venture capital is a type of private equity financing, which is usually offered by venture capital funds or private equity firms to startups, mid-stage, or emerging companies that have been deemed to have very high potential for success or that have proven high profit potential. Venture […]

Firm Investment is defined as an asset that has the potential to return a higher profit to its owner in the future. The majority of firms are usually private or limited in nature and are invested in low-risk government bonds, commercial real estate and equities among other assets. The majority of firms invest in several […]

Funding & Investors Identify the Ideal Company Funding & Investors have a mission to increase the economic stability of all communities in the United States and Canada. It works by educating investors on the best ways to invest in different community development projects. It also tries to raise funds for projects through public-private partnership involving […]

Venture Capital Funding – Why Investing in Venture Capital is Smart Venture capital is also known as private equity funding which is provided by various venture capital companies or funds. This type of financing provides a source of funds for early stage companies or startups which are having a bright future and may not be […]

Financial Leverage, Firm Growth: The Role of Leverage in Relation to Firm Value. A new theory suggests that the relationship between firm value and firm growth is influenced by financial leverage. The relationship between firm value and company value was explored using an experimental firm model. Using financial leverage, researchers simulated a large number of […]

Venture capital is a type of private equity funding, which is offered by venture capital firms or private funding groups to early-stage, startup, and emerging businesses that have shown consistent growth or that have a high potential for growth. Venture capital funds generally provide start-up money in exchange for shares in the business. They may […]

Funding & Investors for a New Business For many small business owners, funding & investors poses a constant and sometimes debilitating series of challenges. While the Internet has made it possible for virtually anyone to set up a business website and market it to the online market, the reality is that most entrepreneurs will not […]

Funding & Investors – 3 Different Funding Sources to Work With There are many ways to get investors to invest in your business, and funding is one of the most important to obtaining this goal. Investors are one of the key factors in determining whether or not you will succeed in business. As an entrepreneur, […]

There is a major debate going on at the moment in Europe about how to stimulate the economy with more robust policies and a more aggressive approach towards bank lending. This comes against the background of record low interest rates and rising unemployment figures across the continent. The European Central Bank has been widely criticized […]

Venture Capital 101 Venture capital, or also known as private equity, is the investment in start up companies, which are not-for-profit, by a group of investors. The term Venture Capital is also used for the investment in senior unsecured debt obligations issued by senior management, as part of a financing activity. Venture Capitalists generally prefers […]

Understanding the Fundamentals of Capital Flows In economics, firm investment is an investment that yields a positive return; more specifically, it yields more than enough income to finance future operations and allow the owner to retain his ownership and control. On the other hand, financial leverage reduces the expected value of future income that can […]

Venture Capital and Angel Investors Venture capital is a type of private capital financing that is provided primarily by venture capital companies or funds to newer businesses, startups, and established companies that are deemed to have very high potential for growth or that have shown very strong growth in the past. Ventures can also be […]

Funding & Investors can be difficult concepts if you have never heard of them before. You have probably heard of venture capital but that is in the early stages, where angel investors are looking for proven businesses to provide capital to start and/or expand. The next level up is venture capitalists who are mostly interested […]

The Role of Firm Investment in Shrinking the Economic Freedom Index The present paper explores why firm investment is sensitive and negatively correlated with financial equity. Furthermore, it is also seen that the effect of financial equity on firm investment is rather insignificant for medium information asymmetric firms. Finally, the present paper concludes by examining […]

Startup Business Funding Sources Funding & Investors are often the last line of defence for a fledgling business, but for many, securing the finance they require can be one of the most frustrating tasks. For many start-ups, funding can prove to be even more difficult and there may even be questions as to whether funding […]

Venture Capital Funding Venture capital is a type of private equity funding, which is usually provided by venture capital companies or funds to early-stage, startup, and growing companies that have been considered to have high potential for growth or that have shown high entrepreneurial potential. Venture capitalists provide these funds as long as the venture […]

This paper explores the tentativeness of naked short selling to exploit company profitability, finding that naked short selling investors adjust their short positions prior to the release of a company’s second quarter financial statement. Specifically, we examine whether the company is taking advantage of underwriter error, a time distortion caused by quarterly filings. We also […]

Venture Capital – Obtaining Seed Capital For Your Start-Up Business Venture capital is the expression given to an investment made by private investors for the purpose of acquiring and developing a new enterprise. Venture capital is provided mainly by venture capital companies or private funds and is usually used for early stage, startup, or emerging […]

Funding & Investors are an investment publication that I have co-authored with James Freeman. We have had many success articles on this very subject. This particular volume covers the basics of how to get funding and investors, how to select a venture capital and private equity fund, what to expect from a venture capital fund […]

Funding & Investors Relationship Investors are the funding source for most small businesses. There are many reasons why a business needs to secure funding. Often it is due to start-up costs, overhead or financial issues and a small business needs help from multiple sources to properly fund their ventures. Investors can provide the funding that […]

The relationship between firm assets, firm financial flexibility, and firm financial performance has long been studied by many financial analysts and researchers. In essence, the research finds that firm financial flexibility acts as a feedback mechanism for firm asset allocation and firm valuation. The research suggests that firms enjoy greater firm returns when they make […]

Venture capital is a type of private equity funding, which is offered by venture capital companies or funds. Venture capital is one of the most important types of financing for startups and other new businesses. Venture capital companies generally fund startups that have an initial public offering which is considered to be a highly liquid […]

This paper explores the tentativeness of specific company announcements of short sale, particularly the decision to execute a short sale within a relatively short time-frame. To do so, it first examines how the announcements affect both short-term and long-term share price fluctuations in the underlying shares. Next, it examines how announcements of potential short sales […]

Venture capital is essentially a type of private equity funding that are given by venture capital firms to early-stage, startup, and emerging businesses that are deemed to possess high potential for growth or that have shown great success in prior markets. Venture capital also can be used by venture capitalists to support companies that demonstrate […]

A vital part of starting or growing a small business is to seek the right funding. The process can be very confusing and frustrating to entrepreneurs, who have no idea how to start looking. In order to avoid common mistakes, there are a few simple guidelines to follow. Funding sources should be considered “liquid” – […]

What is Firm Investment? Simply stated, it is the ability to accumulate capital without having to rely on others to supply that capital. Now, how can one be able to determine if they are on track to becoming firm? Well, there are two main ways to do this. The first would be to take the […]

Funding & Investors usually happen when there is a problem, either with your financial condition or with the economy, which makes it difficult to secure traditional loans. Investors will often look at your business plan and ask themselves whether or not they should invest in you. This can occur for various reasons. One common reason […]

The Role of Supervisory Architecture in Sectoral Banking Regimes Finance theory is a branch of business theory which looks into the problem of firm investment and its relationship to the economy. The paper by Das and Kumar (eds) addresses a broad range of issues in this context and goes a long way in illuminating the […]

Venture capital is often referred to as private equity, because it is typically funded by raising a small amount of capital from a number of sources. Venture capitalists are wealthy individuals who invest in new businesses. Typically, these investments result in high risk and very large potential rewards. They generally prefer to fund new companies […]

Venture capital is a type of private equity financing, which is offered by venture capital funds or private capital firms to emerging businesses, mid-stage, and early-stage companies that are considered to have potential for growth or that have proven high growth potential. Venture capital funds are generally regarded as the major means through which private […]

A Guide To Funding & Investors The role of the finance industry and the funding of projects are as varied as the number of players who make up the industry. Those who dabble in this vocation find themselves involved with a diverse array of entities. In addition to these individuals, companies, NGOs, government institutions and […]

What Does it Take to Attract Investors For a Business? Funding & Investors. Those who work with funding companies and investors are generally referred to as “Funding & Investors”. These people are usually consultants who are paid a fixed amount of money for bringing a client in. Usually, they are already involved in the funding […]

The European Central Bank (ECB) has introduced a new facility to financial intermediaries that they call “firm investment advice”. It basically means that if you want to access information on how your portfolio is performing, you can request it from any of the banks in the euro area countries. This makes the banks compete for […]

A Firm Investment refers to a fixed investment where you have a guarantee, either in the form of a stock or other ownership, that the money you invest will earn a return. The returns are usually reinvested in the firm. This type of investment is referred to as fixed because it is not affected by […]

Venture capital is a type of private capital financing, which is offered by venture capital funds or private equity firms to budding, mid-stage, and early-stage companies which are deemed to have medium or high potential for growth or that have shown early proof of success. Venture capital firms typically invest in the companies which they […]