EBAN - European Business Angels. Stages of Venture Capital Financing. The requirements of funds vary with the life cycle stage of the enterprise.
Even before a business plan is prepared the entrepreneur invests his time and resources in surveying the market, finding and understanding the target customers and their needs. At the seed stage the entrepreneur continue to fund the venture with his own or family funds. At this stage the funds are needed to solicit the consultant’s services in formulation of business plans, meeting potential customers and technology partners.
Kickstarter. Crowdsourcing Info. FundaGeek. RocketHub.