Raising Capital - your options for funding your Startup...
by Startacus Admin
Bank Loan
Not a favourite subject right now for many. Over the last few years, banks and small businesses have met an impasse - which is called credit (told you this article was rather basic!). Also banks have become increasingly hesitant in lending startups money, and 
when they do, they have been much more active about keeping to the terms they agreed from the outset. However, bank loans are still a viable source of capital for many startups - and in reality can offer great support for taking your business onto the next level.
Angels
Not that money is going to fall from the sky - but this is where you can get serious cash, but most commonly by losing percentage equity in your business (fair enough really). Made more famous by the ‘Dragon’s Den’ type Angel, Angels can be individuals, groups or networks who generally invest their own funds into your startup or you as an individual. Do remember however that for an Angel to spread its’ metaphorical wings / wallet in your direction, you will need to have a strong business case or business model offering good return. Angel Investment continues to grow, and whilst it is a gamble for an Angel to invest - the return can be mammoth.
Venture Capital
Whilst Angels generally invest their own cash, Venture Capitalists most commonly work and invest on behalf of other people - and generally very rich ones or even corporations. Without getting too bogged down in figures, Angels generally invest a lot less than VC’s and VC’s generally fund established startups who are looking for second or third round founding. VC’s also take some control in operations and at least sit on the board...
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