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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 […]