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A start-up has the potential to make the owner a significant amount of money but it also can be a risky investment. Venture capital funds typically invest in start-ups. Angel investors, wealthy investors who are willing to give a small amount of initial or seed money, also may fund start-ups. Start-up funding also covers; government grants, angel finance, business angels, venture capital, National DTI Grant, Environmental grant, capital investment, Selective Finance for Investment (SFI), venture capital trust.
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A perennial figure on the VC scene, Albion Ventures’ Patrick Reeve talks to GB about VCTs, monster exits and riding tanks.
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