Q What is venture capital?

A Venture capital is a direct long term investment by an individual or investment group.

Q Is venture capital suitable for my company?

A Your financial adviser will help you determine whether venture capital is an appropriate source of additional funding for your business. Or get in touch with your local Business Link, the British Venture Capital Association, or the National Business Angels Network.

Q Where can I obtain venture capital?

A Funding is sourced through either professional investment managers or private investors, depending on which route your company goes through to acquire it.

Q Where can I find out more about corporate venturing?

A . Get in touch with your local Business Link, the British Venture Capital Association, or the National Business Angels Network for an overview and details of venture capitalist options available.

Q Where can I find out more about Business Angels?

A Visit the National Business Angels Network website at www.nationalbusangels.co.uk.

Q What is the Regional Venture Capital Fund?

A This is an England-wide Government programme that funds up to £500,000 in risk capital to small and medium enterprises.

Q Where can I find venture capital investors?

A The British Venture Capital Association, which is the de facto professional organization of the UK venture capital industry, provides a directory of its members at http://www.bvca.co.uk.