The outlook on this is uncertain. Despite the recent doom and gloom predictions, some analysts believe Britain may not be hit as hard by recession as was first thought. Although lenders have a legal right to interest on a loan and its repayment, irrespective of the borrower's success or failure, the investor's returns are dependent on the growth and profitability of the business.
Investors provide equity capital plus experience, contacts and advice.
Venture capital firms only target companies with real growth prospects, driven by a skilled, ambitious management. So if you and your company fit this description and you answered 'yes' to the questions above, venture capital certainly is worth considering. Venture capital sources Investors have a range of investment preferences which include the amount of capital you require, your company's investment stage, industry sector and location. These will affect the sources you target. As a guideline there are two main sources of venture capital with different investment preferences - venture capital firms and business angels.