A New Investment Landscape

July 26th, 2010 | Posted in Capital Markets | By chengwei | 0 Comments

Let’s say you’ve got a fantastic business idea. You develop it a little, write up a business proposal and talk to a few potential partners. It is now time for you to raise some capital before your little startup truly takes off.

A few years back, a venture capitalist (VC) would probably be your best bet. Being in the business of investing in new companies and ideas, they are well placed to invest millions in your startup; should they like your idea. But today, in 2010, it seems the time of VCs is nearing its end. With its current average returns, VCs simply no longer represent a prominent asset class. Read more →