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ArticlesCheck back each week for a new article, or subscribe to receive articles delivered by e-mail every Monday.135. Nineteen Startup Tech Companies to Pitch Ideas to InvestorsTechnology Ventures Corporation’s Equity Capital Symposium, held annually in May, gives startup companies a chance to present their business plans to investors. Presenters, who apply in December of the preceeding year, spend several months working with TVC experts to refine their plan. Since 1993, one in three presenters have received funding. 127. Virtual Job Fair Seeks Candidates for High Tech, Green Tech IndustriesHigh tech and green tech companies are using the internet to screen candidates to fill open job positions. These so-called virtual job fairs are gaining in popularity among both job seekers and employers. 111. Cleantech: Still Attractive and Attracting InvestmentInvestments in low-impact forms of energy generation, cleantech, is examined. 97. Federal Money Available for Inventors, InnovatorsTwo Federal grant programs – SBIR and STTR – are described, as well as how to access Federal grant dollars. 51. Two Federal Programs Offer Money With Few Strings AttachedAn overview of the STTR and SBIR programs for technology start-ups is provided. 47. Equity Funding: Milestones That Matter in the Life of Your BusinessesIt can be advantageous to plan investment funding rounds to coincide with significant accomplishments. This allows investors to assume less risk, and hence, less ownership. 45. Springboard Gives Entrepreneurs a BoostLANL’s Springboard program, designed to assist technology entrepreneurs, is explained. 41. Speeding Up Startups in Northern New MexicoThe Venture Acceleration Fund, which supports businesses affiliated with Los Alamos National Laboratory, is explained in detail, with examples of businesses that have benefitted. 25. Sources of Equity Capital in New MexicoA list of angel and institutional equity investors in the state of New Mexico is provided, complete with links and a description of their specialty industries. |
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