Although financing and funding can seem like a daunting task for any entrepreneur, there is a wealth of resources on the internet. The following links are just the tip of the iceberg, including links for bootstrapping, debt financing, angel investors, venture capitalists, grants and government programs. Feel free to add anymore useful links you might find in the comment section!
Netpreneur's List of Funding and Finance Resources
A comprehensive list of online links, print resources and organization for the funding and finance for start-ups and entrepreneurs. The list provides a good starting point for general resources.
Raising Start-Up Capital
A great article about different strategies and approaches to raising initial capital. The article contains over two dozen specialized articles about everything from angel investors to government programs.
Entrepreneurial Funding
A consulting company based out of Michigan that will assess social, green, minority and technological entrepreneurs. They offer advice how to successfully attain funding
Sustainable Business: Venture Capital
Sustainablebusiness.com provides a long list of venture capital firms around the world. The firms range from general investors to specialized financers.
Sustainable Business: Venture Capital
A membership based organization for angel investors. Investors Circle is hosting an investing event in Boston in November 2006 that connects angel investors, professional venture capitalists, philanthropic investors and entrepreneurs.
Kauffman Foundation
A well-established foundation that supports entrepreneurship through grants, research projects and education programs.
Business Owners Toolkit: Getting Financing for your Business
An extensive website containing toolkits that explain finance profiles, debt vs. equity, equity financing, debt financing and government programs. The websites contain links that will help find the most appropriate source of funding for your business.
Starting a New Business with Bootstrap Funding
A great article about financing from the bottom-up with limited capital.
Factoring
An introduction to factoring, or the purchasing of commercial accounts receivable (invoices) from a business at a discounted rate, as a method of financing.
Financing:Where to Find It
A comprehensive list of angel investors, venture capitalists, government programs, private equity financing, bank loans, micro loans, strategic partnerships, customer/supplier partnerships and direct public offerings.
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