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Raise Taxes on Venture Capital?
The American Jobs Act includes a clause that--if enacted on the venture capital industry--could hamper start-up investment, innovation, and, ultimately, job creation.
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Then and Now: Venture Capital
A new film takes a look at the humble origins of venture capital, while an original VC weighs in on what's changed over the years.
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When Venture Capital Was an Adventure
A new documentary film takes a look at the lives of the original rat pack of venture capitalists including Tom Perkins, Arthur Rock, and Don Valentine.
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What Does It Take to Become an Entrepreneur—Psychopathy?
Brazen Careerist blogger Penelope Trunk shares with Inc.com contributor John Warrillow who is and who is not cut out for entrepreneurship.
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How to Finance an Acquisition
The credit crunch has led to an increase in seller financing, asset-based lending and alternative sources of capital for buyers.
Read moreRecent Articles about Venture Capital
Study Finds More Female Angels Equals Bigger Investments
When an angel investor group has more than 10 percent women, the number or size of investments increases, says new research. Read more
Dos and Don’ts of Raising Money From Angels: The Devil Is in the Details
Honest Tea president, co-founder, and TeaEO Seth Goldman highlights the Honest dos and don'ts of raising money from angel investors. Read more
Why Women Don’t Get Venture Capital: The Bruised Nose Theory
My daughter fell on her nose at camp this summer. This, in a nutshell is why I’m reluctant to seek venture capital or to build my business, ... Read more
Get Funding or Go Lean?
Only 14 percent of Inc. 500 companies are venture backed, which makes you wonder: Is it worth it to take on venture funding? Read more
New Year, New Startup, New York?
With the New Year upon us, many entrepreneurs thoughts turn to starting a new company. As a New Yorker, I'll admit a small bias towards creating a company... Read more
Intel-Led Alliance to Invest $3.5 Billion in Tech Start-Ups
The chip company and 24 venture capital firms hope to spark innovation and prime the research and development pump. Read more
New Start-up Visa Promises: Create Jobs, Get a Green Card
Pending legislation would allow foreign entrepreneurs to stay in the U.S. if backed by angels or VCs -- and if they can create jobs. Read more
Staying Light on Your Toes
Venture capitalist Mark Suster discusses the power of charisma and the ability to listen. Read more
GrowCo.: How to Finance Anything
All good ideas for how to fund a company. Read more
Angel Investor Report a Mixed Bag
Angel investors do more deals with less dollars. The University of New Hampshire's Center for Venture Research has released its annual
5 Questions for an Angel Investor
Once they've raised money from friends and family to help fund your business, Start-ups often turn to the angels to find money. Read more
Why Men Get VC Money and Women Don't
The golden rules of venture financing are changing. peHUB directed our attention to ... Read more
A Woman in Tech Speaks Out
I run a high tech company in a fiercely male-dominated industry. And even though I accept it, it can be pretty lonely. So I wondered, is it just my imagin... Read more
An Insider’s Guide to Venture Capital Financing
Jeffrey Bussgang, author of Mastering the VC Game and a principal at Flybridge Capital Partners, on how to get funded. Read more
Steve Jobs Takes on Adobe
Steve Jobs takes aim at Adobe . In a sign that Apple founder Steve Jobs has returned to his familiar role as spokesperson for his company, Jobs has ... Read more
Where VCs Are Putting Their Money in 2010
A slight resurgence in the IPO market and an upswing in M&A activity mean venture capitalists have some hopes of exiting investments. Read more
Smartphone Security Start-up Lookout Raises $11 Million
San Francisco-based Lookout's fundraising ability is partly thanks to the exploding smartphone market -- and the risks that come with it. Read more
The Third Apple Founder
Wozniak, Jobs, . . . and Wayne? The Mercury News heads to the Nevada desert and catches up with Ron Wayne, "Read more
An iPhone App Phenomenon
The $1,000 iPhone app. It helps law students study for the bar exam, it's selling well, and its profitable. TechCrunch Read more
A Tax Cut for Angels
How states such as Ohio, Wisconsin, and Minnesota give angel investors (and start-ups) a break. Read more
How States Can Attract Venture Capital
A program in New Mexico provides a model for other states that would like to grow their local investment communities. Read more
VC-backed IPOs Still Struggling
With the second quarter of 2010 officially behind us, let's look at some oh-so-important IPO numbers. The good news: the second quarter was... Read more
Calling the Carried Interest Bluff
The National Venture Capital Association just released a Read more
Is Intellectual Ventures Foundering?
I really enjoyed this profile<... Read more
How to Find Willing Investors
Big ideas often require the help of outside investors. Here are tips on what they look for and how to connect with them. Read more
The New Normal: Adventure Capital – In With 5 Out With 50
This was originally published in my blog and generated a lot of activity.... Read more
How to Raise Venture Capital
Pursuing venture capital is an important step for a rapidly growing business – but watch out for potential landmines. Read more
How to Meet Angel Investors
The most effective way to get set up with people who will invest in your fledgling business is to actively and creatively seek them out. Read more
How to Pitch to Angel Investors
You may have sheer minutes to impress private investors, with success or failure hinging on how clearly and confidently you can deliver your presentation. Read more
How to Choose an Exit Strategy
When you need to decide on an exit strategy for your business, here are factors to consider and tips for choosing the one that's best for you. Read more
Warren Buffett's Succession Plan
Buffett appoints a candidate to fill his shoes someday. Plus, the current status of angel investing and more of the latest entrepreneurial news. Read more
Inside the Mind of an Investor
Bill Draper of venture capital firm Draper Richards offers advice to entrepreneurs on raising capital. Read more
Cashing In on Clean Technology
Despite the credit crunch and falling oil prices, venture capitalists say green energy is still a good bet. Read more
To Give or Not to Give
Should firms owned by venture capitalists get small business grants? Read more
Angels Are Still Interested
Private investors may be giving less but they don't plan to stop investing. Read more
Will Your Business Plan Attract VCs?
A recent study finds that business plans have little to do with venture capitalists' investment decisions. Read more
Angel Investing 2009
In a tough economy, angel investors are more cautious than ever. But it's still possible to find funding. Here's how Read more
Want to Learn More?
Our list is just the tip of the iceberg. Check out these organizations for even more leads -- and advice on how to close deals Read more
Wingmen (and -Women)
Inc.'s 2009 guide to the nation's leading angel-investor networks Read more
$1.1 Billion for Green Tech and IT
Khosla Ventures raises the largest amount of VC since 2007 to invest in clean technology and IT companies. Read more
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