What Can Venture Capital Contribute To My Company ?

Business angels are likely to want a hands-on involvement through a position on the board, consultancy work, or even through working on a part-time basis. Most venture capital firms are less hands-on, but generally will want to appoint a n non- executive director to the board, but day-to-day management involvement is not sought. Many businesses that have raised venture capital report that an experienced investor is particularly valuable in providing a sounding board for the management team and making a strategic contribution to the development of the business. A BVCA/ Pricewaterhouse Coopers survey of venture capital backed firms demonstrated that with the support of both venture capital finance and personal input, they were able to grow faster than other companies.