Internet venture capital is a term used to refer to the money that is invested by an individual or an entity to a business startup that focuses its operations online. The Internet has indeed revolutionized the lives of people around the world, and businesses have been jumping on the Internet...
Seed money refers to the money that is invested at the very beginning of a business venture or project. This is the money that is used as capital to get the business started and is used to ensure that the enterprise has enough money to begin operations until the business can get additional sources...
Every company needs some sort of starting capital, and there are always investors who are willing to part with their money for something in return. Some investors look for particular qualities in a business before they even think about parting with their money. Social venture capitalists are...
Bloom Energy will be launching the Bloom Box on Wednesday as an alternative form of energy. With the backing of $400 million in venture capital and eight years invested in research and development, the brick sized Bloom Box could provide enough power for a house. Last night, inventor KR Sridhar...
No matter what the economic situation, someone somewhere, eyes bright with potential, is looking to start a new business. Funds are often the biggest hurdle to what could otherwise be a lucrative opportunity. Here are some ways - traditional and/ or creative - to raise money for your startup...
An entrepreneur is a parson who undertakes a financial venture and who is willing to accept the risks of setting up a new business. The word “entrepreneur” is taken from the French word “entre”, which means to enter; and “prendre”, which means to take. The word entrepreneur can be applied to any...
Investment banking is a particular field of banking that is responsible for helping companies in getting funds. Aside from the function of getting funds for clients, another function of investment banking is to give advice to a company regarding various kinds of transactions and agreements the...
Format wars are the frontline battles of capitalism. Two or more companies fight over your attention, wanting to bring you the same service, but using their methods. Sometimes the wars are decided by consumers on the basis of price and functionality; sometimes because one side screws up royally;...
The last hundred years have borne witness to humankind’s extraordinary technological advancements. Man has walked on the moon, ventured deeper into the oceans than ever before and even uncovered the building blocks of life: DNA. But even with our inexorable progress as a species there are still...
