Sentences with phrase «new access to capital»

Thanks to the unprecedented convenience of the Internet, peer - to - peer lending has become a more popular alternative for consumers to find new access to capital.

Under his leadership, the agency launched new access to capital and business advisory programs totaling over $ 200 million, leveraging $ 1 billion in private investment.

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Specifically, this legislation truly democratizes the access to capital for entrepreneurs by eliminating the last few major limitations in holding entrepreneurs back from using these important new regulations,» said Ron Miller, CEO of equity crowdfunding platform Start Engine Crowdfunding, in an email to Entrepreneur.

Access to capital can pose a challenge ot many a new business.

Still, by closing the program to new funds, the SBA, by its own admission, has «removed the primary method by which [it] can provide access for small businesses to equity capital.»

Among her plans, she said she would increase access to capital, simplifying the tax code, and expanding access to new markets.

But worthy ships aren't built by one person: Access to mentors, capital, partners and friends who can talk business can be invaluable, especially when a new business owner is just starting out.

That's led to a slew of calls for government intervention and new policies designed to juice startup activity: savings accounts to finance new companies; immigrant entrepreneurial visas; programs to facilitate startups» access to capital; and expanded tax incentives for new businesses.

CrowdIt, which launches today, is a new online portal which brings together access to capital and professional expertise.

New York City - based OnDeck Capital launched a new loan program today that gives small - business owners access to a significant amount of cash in a flaNew York City - based OnDeck Capital launched a new loan program today that gives small - business owners access to a significant amount of cash in a flanew loan program today that gives small - business owners access to a significant amount of cash in a flash.

As part of the new TCJA, access to favorable capital gains tax rates now demands a three - year holding period; previously, an investor needed only to maintain his or her position in the startup for 12 months to qualify for a lower rate on an eventual sale.

Although operating in a small city has its disadvantages, most obviously, less access to venture capital than you would find in urban centers like New York City, Boston, or San Francisco, analysts point out that there are still major benefits.

In their very conception, ICOs are designed to threaten or circumvent traditional power players — to get around regulatory obstacles, to provide a new way to access venture capital, to build projects or protocols that might one day compete with incumbent businesses and provide censorship - resistant alternatives.

Founders of new high - potential businesses will find access to capital more challenging since higher capital - gains taxes will make investing in start - ups less attractive.

Given the fact that more startups and small businesses are launching crowdfunding campaigns, it's no wonder that many venture capital firms are turning to crowdfunding platforms to access new deal flow, according to VCs I've spoken with.

While the new technology promises to make cash management quicker and more cost - effective, so far it does little to address the small - business community's thorniest financial problem: its lack of access to capital.

Companies use corporate venture capital as a compelling means to drive outside - in («open») innovation for: access to new and disruptive technologies, the development of new business models and participation in emerging markets, all of which may provide meaningful contributions to corporate growth.

Teladoc, a telehealth company that provides 24/7 access to medical care for adults and children experiencing non-emergency medical issues via phone, secure online video, mobile app or private, walk - in kiosk, raised $ 50.3 million from Jafco Ventures, FLAG Capital Management, Greenspring Associates, Mellon and QuestMark Partners, Cardinal Partners, HLM Venture Partners, Kleiner Perkins Caufield and Byers, New Capital Partners, and Trident Capital.

In an effort to promote a more open economy and accelerate reforms, China established pilot Free Trade Zones (FTZs) that provide lower thresholds for setting up new companies, have fewer restrictions on capital flows, and offer more market access to foreign investors.

«Peer - to - peer lending platforms play an important role because they increase the amount of capital for small businesses by creating new sources of loan capital, more sophisticated credit models, and efficient access,» said a spokesperson for Mr. Leal's office.

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FrontFundr expands nationwide to provide investors and companies access to a new capital market

As a result, they'll gain access to new lines of financial capital to buy big - ticket items like a home or car.

There are also less well documented levels of organisational peer to peer lending, for example from well established co-ops to new ones: the new co-op gets access to start up capital while the established one gets a better return than they would from leaving their spare money in the bank.

Both models leverage the Internet to democratize access to capital by allowing large audiences to support new ideas and businesses.

In today's tighter price environment, Big Oil is in a renewed competitive position because there is competition for new capital investments, which means lower production taxes, much lower production costs, and easy access to resources.

Using credit to finance new ownership for ESOP workers can allow workers to accumulate capital wealth on top of their wages while still having access to diversified retirement plans that are funded through the firm's compensation budget.33

Expenses are being covered by AT&T, which put up $ 2 million in seed capital in the hope of getting access to a new pool of well - trained engineers.

All very anxious to launch their new businesses and get a move on with helping business owners access capital.

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Investors and startups argue the new equity crowdfunding regulations increase access to capital for entrepreneurs, while at the same time giving investors more options.

Denmark's banking crisis is deepening as the new government's plan to impose a tax on lenders threatens to deplete capital when most of the country's banks have no access to funding markets.

Commenting on the investment, Kristina Williams, Alberta Enterprise President and CEO said, «This new investment with Relay Ventures is a great fit for Alberta, creating access to capital for our software and early stage companies.

This new era will democratize access to capital, access to basic financial services and ultimately access to capitalism.

Abra's vision for a decentralized network of people, merchants and consumer devices all connected via Internet - based open blockchain technology can usher in a new era of financial inclusion and access to capital for billion of consumers.»

It's clear, however, that we are entering a new and exciting age for startups and small businesses where more great companies will have access to capital from a much larger base of accredited investors.

Unlike consumers seeking loans, small businesses seek access to capital to hire new workers or pursue growth opportunities — purchase inventory, upgrade or expand facilities, or develop new products and services.

NELSON — Families in Nelson will soon be able to access 18 new licensed child - care spaces thanks to a $ 24,375 investment through the Province's Child Care Major Capital Funding Program, announced Michelle Mungall, MLA for Nelson - Creston.

Alternate capital sources are growing due to a combination of regulations in commercial lending and technology, and new players finding new ways of accessing financing versus traditional bank financing.

Canadian CEOs are hopeful that new funding programs like the Venture Technologies Fund will help more Ontario - based firms access capital, so they can continue to scale up globally.»

«We are always looking for new approaches as well as access to new market segments that bring innovative investments to our clients» investment portfolios,» said James Price, Director, Investment Services and Capital Markets at Richardson GMP.

«Richardson GMP is the first wealth management firm to provide its clients with access to the VC asset class through our managed model, which bridges the gap between traditional wealth management and accessible venture capital via our new online investor platform,» said Mark Skapinker, Managing Partner at Brightspark.

However, that means that in order to grow, REITs must constantly access external capital markets (i.e. issue debt and sell new shares).

This is characterized by competition for the marketplace which is open to anyone who can produce the goods and services, unhindered by government subsidy, monopoly, or other interference with competition.1 For a system actually to function as free enterprise capitalism there must be opportunity for individuals in the general populace to obtain education and also to obtain access to capital and resources for new ventures.

The team has form in the space, having advised Victoria's Burra Foods when it was acquired by Chinese company Inner Mongolia Fuyuan Farming, providing the dairy processor with access to the surging Chinese market and new capital.

The president said Saturday the U.S. would contribute $ 50 million to a new World Bank fund conceived by his daughter that aims to help women entrepreneurs access capital and other support.

Appropriates $ 40M to address a variety of capital needs including: the creation of new public access projects to connect hunters, anglers, bird watchers, and other outdoor enthusiasts to untapped State - owned lands; providing for air monitoring infrastructure and information technology investments; and health and safety repairs for dams, State lands, fish hatcheries, and other State infrastructure.

«This election is about making sure small businesses have access to the capital they need to create new jobs,» she said.

In his third State of the State address, Gov. Andrew Cuomo outlined a new initiative to create ten «Innovation Hot Spots» - areas where startup businesses can receive support, access venture capital and possibly tax breaks.

At 1 p.m., Assemblyman Michael Blake participates in Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Panel «Federal and State Policies & initiatives Advancing Minority Access to Capital,» The Harvard Club of New York, 35 w 44th St., Manhattan.