The business of helping firms to become 'investment ready' has long been seen as vital to the long-term development of any economy, but the process of identifying and attracting the right kind of investor can be a difficult process for many small- and medium-sized businesses. Venture Capital Funding gives you a detailed, step-by-step guide to obtaining venture capital - from building a management team, through to the maze of due diligence procedures and necessary legal procedures.The practicalities of competing for, and winning, additional capital are broken down into key areas, such as:- the significance of the business plan;- types of investor- targeting and attracting a funder;- negotiation and initial valuations;- the due diligence process; and- the available investment vehicles.It also explores the many reasons why companies seek out additional funding, and discusses the points in the business life cycle when such injections are appropriate.