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Healthy cash flow is one of the most important aspects of a healthy business and yet, often the most elusive as a business grows. Capital is also important at the start-up phase. Below are four major sources of capital that may be applied for using a convenient online application process.
| Type of Capital | Application |
| Angel Capital | Angel capital refers to sources of capital from an angel investor, which is typically a wealthy individual seeking to invest in a business start-up or growth venture in exchange for convertible debt or ownership equity. Angel investors may operate alone or as part of an angel network where resources and capital are pooled together. |
| Venture Capital | Venture capital refers to a type of private equity capital from institutional investors and high net worth individuals who pool resources through an investment firm to invest in immature, high-potential, growth ventures in return for shares in the business with the objective that the business ultimately be sold or go public. |
| Real Estate Capital | Real estate capital refers to someone who actively or passively chooses to invest in real estate. Active investors may repair or improve property to ultimately sell it for a profit, and passive investors may hire a firm to locate and manage investment property on their behalf. Cash flow, appreciation, depreciation, tax benefits and leverage are some of the returns sought for this type of capital investment. |
| Private Capital | Private capital refers to investors that may be individuals or a group who pool their private capital to invest in the start-up of a business. |
There are many great reasons for pursuing investment in your small business venture through raising outside capital including:
- Conserve your own cash by leveraging outside investment
- Leverage business credit by leveraging outside sources of capital
- Secure the necessary funds to support high growth
- Implement a fast growth and fast exit strategy
- Pursue outside investment that includes outside talent for supporting long term business objectives
- Match investors interests with your interests to fund growth
- Share risk and return on investment (ROI)
- Fund aggressive marketing strategies to build awareness and drive revenues
- Finance expansion into international market arenas
- Improve capacity for ensuring growth, profitability and long-term success
Select from any one of the links below to learn more about a range of small business financing tools, as well as sources of small business capital investment.
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