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175. Keeping Secrets While Raising Money

Entrepreneurs with an idea for a product or startup company are often concerned about revealing information unless potential investors first sign a nondisclosure agreement. In general, however, most venture capital investors will not review a business proposal if asked to sign a nondisclosure agreement. There are several reasons for this.

171. State-Backed Equity Investments Spur Growth of New Mexico Ventures

The NMSBIC has helped establish nine equity funds that focus exclusively on New Mexico businesses. They include the New Mexico Gap Fund, Verge Fund, Flywheel Ventures, New Mexico Community Capital, Mesa Ventures and New Mexico Mezzanine Fund.

156. Private-Equity Investors See Promise in Young NM Ventures

Entrepreneurs looking for additional funding to launch or build a business have numerous options in New Mexico. Those with experience, skills and passion can choose from a number of potential sources of private-equity capital, whether they are “angel” or institutional equity investors. Determining which source to pursue depends largely on industry focus, business stage and the amount of money needed.

147. State Has Stake in Success of New Mexico Businesses

The New Mexico Small Business Investment Corp. has cooperative agreements with professional capital and service providers and was the catalyst for creating several equity and other locally headquartered funds. To date, the NMSBIC, through its partners, has invested equity in 35 businesses in the state. Each equity fund is slightly different both in size and expertise. This article discusses the size and orientation of each.