November 17th, 2011Posted by admin
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ukhomeofficeIn new proposals to advance the European Union single market and spur economic growth, venture-capital company in the EU may be granted a "passport" to invest anywhere in the region. Funds that are established in one member state would be allowed to invest in any other member state under the proposal.
The EU agreed last year to give private equity managers access to investors across the region with a single registration in return for signing up to transparency rules. The new proposals would create a similar arrangement for VC firms that support businesses at early development stages. The idea is to lower operating costs and risks for VC firms, leading to more capital flowing into innovate small businesses. The end of 2012 has been designated as a deadline by the EU Financial Services Commissioner to implement new measures to improve the free movement of goods, services and capital in the EU.
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November 17th, 2011Posted by admin
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smemon87Over a decade since the dot.com mania of the first internet bubble boomed and faded, and venture capital is once again rushing back to internet startup companies in the hope of finding the next Facebook, Groupon or Twitter. More than $5 billion of venture capital investment flowed into nascent internet companies in the first four months of this year alone.
This is still small compared to the boom years, but it is more then any year since 2000, right before that bubble burst. The latest frenzy does bear some similarities to the previous web bubble, including exuberance over "concept" start-ups that have yet to launch sites and intense competition among backers to place bets in hot areas like social media. Entrepreneurs say they are enjoying more leverage with investors and that they have their pick of potential backers. Many that aren't even seeking to raise funds are seeing the VC's knocking on their doors with propositions.
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June 17th, 2011Posted by admin
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Images_of_MoneyThe INnovation Angels in a new venture capital company investment group that will provide access to seed capital and ongoing strategic assistance for entrepreneurs in Indiana and Kentucky. The group has been attracted to Indiana in part by the state income tax law, where they will be eligible for the Indiana Venture Capital Tax Credit. This program offers individual and corporate investors incentive to invest.
Angel investors who provide qualified debt or equity capital to Indian companies can receive a credit against heir Indiana income tax liability. The state hopes that the startup capital provided by groups like the INnovation Angels will help to attract new companies to the region and ultimately create new jobs in a virtuous cycle. The 12 member group of investors plans on investing in a range of early-stage companies in the health care, clean-tech, internet/digital media, mobile, software, technology-enabled services and communications sectors.
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