Venture Capital Resources

What is the best way to get venture capital in small amounts (100,000+). Don't suggest a banks, equity?????

I created a product that has never been done (per attorney's and marketing resources), and is something that everyone would like to have. Problem is production cost and equipment.... How do businesses start? I need computers, staff and advertising to get this out there. Due to the area I am located in I could do this with a loan of $150,000 to $200,000.... I have a business plan that states that the loan could be paid back in three years time.... SOOOOO how do you start these things when banks do not loan money on your "good name," anymore. I have been offered the money if I give up 75% of my voting rights in the company (I created this from the ground up) and my family would give me the money if they had it but they do not.... I do not have a house to put up as collateral, ect. I will say if anyone helps me to do this and I achieve what could be achieved with this company It will come back to you ten fold because I beleive that any success achieved is due to those around you.

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1. Finding A Venture Capital Firm The world of venture capital firms is very small. Once you are able to tap into that world, you should be able to find the firm that best suits your corporation's needs. You should start by asking your securities lawyer and accountant. You will want to speak with any colleagues who have experience working with a venture capital firm to raise money for their own ventures. There are publications and journals for venture capitalists that should be available in any public library. Another way to find a venture capital firm is to perform a web search on www.google.com or your search engine of choice, for venture capital or venture capitalists. Venture capitalists typically have strict investment criteria and specialize in very specific high-growth industries. Venture capital is a broad term, meaning investment funds, partnerships, and divisions of large corporations whose focus is on investing in emerging and promising young companies. Venture capitalists generally take preferred stock in a corporation in exchange for their investment, and typically expect to receive certain rights regarding their investment, including the right to elect one or more directors to the corporation's Board of Directors; the right to receive financial and other corporate reports and information; priority over common shareholders; and more. Venture capitalists generally hope to cash out in three to five years and rarely invest less than several million dollars at a time. Also in contrast with angel investors, venture capitalists often take an active role on the boards of companies in which they invest, which may result in loss of independence and control by the owners of those companies. Stock Purchase Agreement When a deal has been struck with venture capitalists, the terms of the venture capital investment are typically first memorialized in a Term Sheet, with full-blown legal documents subsequently embodied in a Stock Purchase Agreement. The Stock Purchase Agreement tends to be a fairly complicated document and is generally drafted by the venture capitalists' attorneys. Sample Stock Purchase Agreements are available for review and purchase at www.AllBusiness.com/forms. The Stock Purchase Agreement typically includes the following terms The price of the stock to be sold and number of shares to be purchased; Representations and warranties of the corporation; Covenants of the corporation; Conditions to closing the deal; A requirement to reimburse the venture capitalists' legal fees; and Exhibits and any related agreements.
2. You need angel money: Angel Capital Association http://www.angelcapitalassociation.org... Angel's Forum http://www.angelsforum.com Band of Angels http://www.bandangels.com Common Angels http://www.commonangels.com Keiretsu Forum http://www.k4forum.com Launchpad Venture Group http://www.launchpadventuregroup.com... New World Angels http://www.newworldangels.com New York Angels http://www.newyorkangels.com Prairie Angels http://www.prairieangels.org (charges $125 to submit idea) Robin Hood Ventures http://www.robinhoodventures.com... (charges $250) vFinance Directory of Angel Investors: http://www.vfinance.com The only thing I would say - if the product is good enough, you'll get funded. Don't give up!!