Sources of Capital

All small business owners find themselves looking for small business funding at one point or another. In this simulation you are preparing to seek funding from venture capitalist, but there are many other sources of funding to consider. The small business owner must determine how these sources marry with company vision, mission and values, and weigh the advantages and disadvantages of each funding source. For this discussion question you will conduct research on these funding sources and:

1.Present a high level overview of at least 4 types of sources.

2.Select the top 2 sources that you think would be a best fit for the growth stage of your business.

3.Discuss how you would identify specific companies/individuals within these 2 choices to find one that is the most compatible with your organizations values.

4.Cite one example of a company that has achieved this goal