Financing an early stage venture

In early stage start-ups or spin-off companies the strong financial backing and expertise brought in from the beginning is crucial to bring innovative ideas to the market. Venture capital funds have a clear investment focus and investment criteria with regard to industry/technology focus, geographical region, size of market, team with leadership, secured intellectual property rights, common vision and values, favorable exit/return. The numerous initiatives at universities promoting entrepreneurship and the spin-off of scientific discoveries and the changing attitude of academics regarding risk taking is presently creating a vivid venture capital scene.