10 CLEARING THE HURDLES: WOMEN BUILDING HIGH-GROWTH BUSINESSES
resources made it easier for women to consider growth. It is clear that
many of today’s women entrepreneurs are choosing to grow their ven-
tures. Since 1999, more than 2,500 women have applied to Springboard
Venture Forums seeking angel and venture capital to fund growth.
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Private Equity—The Last Big Hurdle
Angel Investing
Entrepreneurs with really big ideas tap equity investors (informal
investors called angels) and professional venture capitalists to provide
additional financial support.
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Because angels are informal investors, it
is often a mystery: Who has the money? Where are they? How do you
make contact? Most entrepreneurs start by reaching out to lawyers,
accountants, friends, and ...