Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs are the lifeblood of any economy. Whether creating new companies or rejuvenating established businesses, they provide the crucial driving force that creates jobs and wealth. But entrepreneurship is hard work that requires commitment, energy, knowledge and passion.

Due to the riskiness of businesses – especially start-ups and early stage businesses – only a small number of businesses get funding from investors.

We set rigorous standards in evaluating proposals for funding.

A large number of proposals are rejected because of the nature of the product or service, the quality of the business, the capabilities of the management and/or poor business planning.

Not all businesses are attractive from an investor’s point of view. Investors are looking to invest in ambitious entrepreneurial companies with high growth prospects, which want to attract outside investors to realise their potential.

Entrepreneurial businesses can be distinguished from other small businesses by their aspirations and potential for growth, rather than by their current size. Such businesses are aiming to grow to a significant size. Unless a business can offer the prospect of massive turnover growth within five years, it is unlikely to receive investment.

All investors, especially in early-stage ventures, will be looking to make a significant multiple of their original investment.

In short, you must demonstrate that your company has both the products and the management acumen to deliver the kind of growth that will justify a venture capital investment.