Starting a new business? Expanding operations of an existing one? You will always need capital. This class explores a wide spectrum of opportunities in seeking venture capital or risk capital investors. All potential sources of capital – friends, family, professionally managed venture capital funds, and more – are reviewed and considered. This course explains the processes of determining capital needs for small businesses and will help you to understand the difference between equity investors and business partners. You will learn the different methods of finding and raising capital and how to research and contact potential business investors.