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Venture capital for small enterprises – a review
In the US venture capital has for a number of years been an important source of funds for large and to some extent small businesses, with successes such as Apple computers and Federal Express couriers to its account. This article describes the concept of providing equity finance, andhow suitable investments are identified. It provides a survey of experience in the US, UK and Europe, before describing attempts in the developing world to provide equity funding to small businesses, often mixed with loans and small business advice.
In the US venture capital has for a number of years been an important source of funds for large and to some extent small businesses, with successes such as Apple computers and Federal Express couriers to its account. This article describes the concept of providing equity finance, and
how suitable investments are identified. It provides a survey of experience in the US, UK and Europe, before describing attempts in the developing world to provide equity funding to small businesses, often mixed with loans and small business advice.
how suitable investments are identified. It provides a survey of experience in the US, UK and Europe, before describing attempts in the developing world to provide equity funding to small businesses, often mixed with loans and small business advice.
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