Venture capital funds define the investment made by an individual or organization into a company at a startup or expansion stage. These investors do not expect the company to repay the investment and do not require repayment of the money at any time. Venture capital funds provide both short-term and long-term funding.

Listed below are the most common types of venture capital investments. The investment is not required by the company to repay the investor, which is why it is referred to as “angel” money.

Investment in a start-up

When a venture capital fund invests in a start-up, it’s important to present the company with a compelling business plan. This document should contain details regarding the company’s revenue and growth plans, as well as its financial standing. It should also have a table of contents, as most VCs will only skim the document. It’s also wise to prepare a presentation/pitch deck that highlights the main points of the business plan and includes visuals. While you can’t pitch the company in person, a presentation/pitch deck is an excellent option.

Many VCs invest in different stages of a company’s growth, ranging from seed to later-stage investment. The amount of capital pooled by a VC can be small, or large – as much as $1 billion. Most of the companies investing in VCs are focused on the high-tech industry, though there are a few newer venture capital funds, such as those that support socially-responsible start-ups. VCs also differ in the length of their … READ MORE ...