Venture Capital and Angels

Venture capital and angel investors have provided much of financial backing for small business growth and entrepreneurs in areas of technology, biotech and internet related business. Angel investors tend to provide very early financing for start ups by investing their own funds in exchange for equity in company. Venture capital invests in … Keep Reading → early-stage and high-potential growth start-up companies by pooling money from several investors or from a professionally managed fund of limited partners. Venture capital replaced development capital in the 1950’s beginning with the American Research and Development Corp (ARDC) founded by George Doriot considered the father of venture capitalism. Doriot’s successful backing of Digital Equipment led to the founding of many private equity investment firms including Greylock Partners, Sequoia Capital, Kleiner, Perkins, Caufield & Byers and many similar firms located along Sand Hill Road. VC’s invest in new companies they believe have innovative technology, a solid business plan, a passionately committed group of founders, and the potential for rapid, profitable growth. Learn more about the fascinating world of venture capital and early-stage angel investors in this Hub.