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Article: In bed with a venture capitalist
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- Intheblack
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- October 1, 2005
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CopyrightCopyright CPA Australia Oct 2005. Provided by ProQuest LLC. (Hide copyright information)
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UNDERSTANDING WHAT'S INVOLVED IN SECURING VENTURE CAPITAL IS THE BEST METHOD OF PROTECTION FOR CASH-STRAPPED SMALL BUSINESSES
The prominence of venture capital has been growing. For regular readers of the business media this may be stating the obvious. For others, venture capital remains nebulous, but somehow desirable if you have an innovative, high-growth company - or even if you simply have a great idea. But what is venture capital really like? And what does it involve? As a venture capital veteran has said, "Venture capital investments are like a marriage." There is a courting period, followed by a time when it's essential trust be maintained.
Since 2000 the pool of private equity in ...