STARTUPS: Startup investment trends evolve almost on a yearly basis, giving hope to both newbies and establish brands. At the moment it appears the newbies are on the receiving end of a worrying move towards funding companies with a strong track record, rather than taking a gamble on something brand new. Read more on San Jose Mercury News.
If you just launched a company from your apartment and are looking for some cash, don't go to knocking on a VCs door.
Venture capital is giving less money to startup companies and putting whopping sums into businesses with a solid customer base and steady revenue.
These days, analysts say, firms are investing to grow -- not help start -- companies that have the potential to be the next Facebook or Twitter.
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