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International Venture Capital Firms and Funds

Venture capitalists organized by country location.
International Sector ETFs
SPDR S&P International Sector ETFs State Street's family of SPDR ETFs
StateStreetSpdrs.com
Investment
More Than Just Low Investment Fees. Investing Solutions Here at Schwab.
www.Schwab.com
Venture Capital Database
Find venture capital firms, startups & transactions. Free Trial
VentureDeal.com
HSBC Bank International
24/7 access to your money with the HSBC offshore bank account
www.offshore.hsbc.com
Business Plan Writing
Secure business venture capital with a professionally written plan.
www.MasterPlans.com
SoCal Business Plan Pros
Get it done right the first time. Our track record speaks for itself.
caycon.com
Find Venture Capital
8,000 Investors. Find Venture Capital.
goBIGnetwork.com/Venture-Capital
Global Innovators Fund
Seeking growth from a global business revolution.
www.gafunds.com
Need Venture Capital?
CWA has over 850 VC firm & 90 Angel Network contacts. Affordable Prices
www.capitalwestadvisors.com
American Capital
We invest in private companies. You Can Invest in Us. Member S&P500
AmericanCapital.com/Investment
Venture Capital Directory
Comprehensive directory of all active U.S. venture capital firms.
www.capitalvector.com
Top Venture Capital Firms
Insider info, salary surveys & more Vault: Get leading career Info Now!
Vault.com/VentureCapitalCareer
A-Z International Venture Capital Firms and Funds Provider Directory
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BDC Venture Capital
Company will invest at any stage of a company's development. Invests in the technology sector.
www.bdc.ca
C
Capital Alliance Venture Inc.
Makes venture capital investments in high technology companies throughout Ontario.
www.cavi.com
Canadian Venture Capital Association
Promotes networking, communication, research and education, information dissemination within and outside of the venture capital industry.
www.cvca.ca
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Canadian Growth Capital
Assistance on financing small business in Canada. Section of Strategis, Internet site for Canadian businesses and consumers.
strategis.ic.gc.ca
International Sector ETFs
SPDR S&P International Sector ETFs State Street's family of SPDR ETFs
StateStreetSpdrs.com
Investment
More Than Just Low Investment Fees. Investing Solutions Here at Schwab.
www.Schwab.com
Venture Capital Database
Find venture capital firms, startups & transactions. Free Trial
VentureDeal.com

Guide to International Venture Capital Firms and Funds

Find the right international venture capital firms to invest in your business


International venture capital firms are desirable as investors in your product or service. Are you ready to take your business onto the international scene? You’re making a smart decision. There’s no question that economic growth has exploded in Europe, Asia, and Latin America. A lot of that growth can be attributed to venture capital funds.

You’ll have to convince the venture capitalists that your product or service stands to produce a high return on their investment. You must also show them how you plan to depart before their investing cycle ends. Here's how to persuade them to invest in your product or service:

1. Show enthusiasm and passion for your product when courting venture capitalists.

2. Create a solid business plan.

3. Build a solid management team.

Action Steps

The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Find international venture capital firms online You can search online for many international venture capital firms. Don't let the search overwhelm you. Limit your search to the countries you want to invest in, then make a list of venture capital firms that deal with that country.

I recommend:  Check out Boxwood Partners and Partech International. Boxwood Partners is a venture capital firm in Richmond, VA. It has extensive relationships with global partners. Partech International is an international firm with offices in not only the United States, but in Europe and Israel. The firm has a web page for each country that contains an address and phone number.

Build a rapport with the international venture capital firm's management team You want to contact the team member that develops and sells start up ideas to the international venture capital firm. You'll want to specifically look for team members who hold the title EIR (entrepreneur-in-residence), CTO (Chief Technology Officer) CEO, or partner. There's no guarantee you'll get funding. However, you will have met a valuable resource, and that resource can introduce you to other players in the international venture capital industry where you can get funding.

I recommend:  Garage Canada is a venture capital firm in Canada; it does not list an EIR, but it shows the co-founders. American Capital Strategies, Ltd., a U.S.-based company, has more than 260 investment professionals in several countries. On its website, it has a section called European Capital where it invests in companies in Europe.

Look for international venture capital funds that are viable Find international venture capital fund companies that have proven track records. You will want to find out who are the international venture capitalists that invest in these international venture funds. You also will want to study the international venture firms' financial information. Keep in mind that most international venture funds' investing cycle lasts approximately 3 to 5 years. The venture capitalists will invest aggressively in the product or service when times are good. So you'll want to consider the risk-taking environment when looking for international venture capital funds.

I recommend:  Subscribe to the Dow Jones Financial Information Services. It is a good resource for finding international venture capitalists as well as statistics on international investment fund companies.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide
  • Keep in contact with the people to whom you spoke at the international venture capital fund companies. You may not obtain funding from them, but you never know what other doors may open as a result of staying in touch.

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Guide to International Venture Capital Firms and Funds
By Felicia R. Blue
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Find the right international venture capital firms to invest in your business.
International venture capital firms are desirable as investors in your product or service. Are you ready to take your business onto the international scene? You’re making a smart decision. There’s no question that economic growth has exploded in Europe, Asia, and Latin America. A lot of that growth can be attributed to venture capital funds.You’ll have to convince the venture capitalists that your product or ... Read more


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