The current business scenario has undergone a sea of change. The markets have opened up to a global audience and opportunities as well as avenues have increased manifold. With the advent of
The online angel investment networks have been gaining immense popularity in the business circuit, especially in countries like the United Kingdom. They work on the basic principle of networking which brings investors and entrepreneurs on the same platform. By providing access to a diversified investment forum, these angel investment networks work towards investment growth and generate capital inflow for business enterprises. They normally incorporate a huge database of investors who can access all kinds of business proposals, and select those which might result in investment growth. They provide a wide range of options to choose from, which covers almost all industry segments and locations.
Investors are also allowed to collaborate amongst themselves in order to form a syndicate or pool. Sometimes it becomes easier for a pool of investors to strike a profitable deal and avail excellent investment growth opportunities. Investor syndicates also prove to be beneficial for entrepreneurs in as much as they can provide for the required funds on terms and conditions which are less stringent. Secondly, when a group of investors’ team up for investment growth opportunities, they all work as a group and decisions are taken collectively. Therefore, their associations with firms which are likely to provide investment growth are generally long term, since pulling out from the venture would require a majority approval.
Venture capitalists generally look at higher investment growth. They invest amounts accumulated from a pool of investors and look for a profitable scope for magnanimous growth in investments which would benefit all investors under them. Naturally, they have substantially higher reserves at their disposal and they invest in segments like construction etc which provides substantial investment growth in return for huge capital investments.
Apart from investment growth opportunities, venture capitalists also look at equity shares in return for their investments in a particular firm. They function on a stringent set of rules and regulations which might not be all that conducive for entrepreneurs. Angel investors only aim at investment growth opportunities and do not exchange funds for equity shares. Angel investors often play the crucial role of bridging the gap between the existing funds with the entrepreneur and the venture capital provided. It works as a viable option for businessmen who would require further cash flow over and above venture capital funding.