8.1. Creation of the Business Idea
The creation of a business idea starts by explaining the idea to the business community and catch the attention of potential investors. The business idea must include the following elements:
- Choice of the vehicle
- Target to invest (countries, sectors, life cycle stages)
- Size of the vehicle and minimum for closing
- Corporate governance[1] rules (i.e., relationship between promoters–managers and investors)
- Size and policy of investments
- Internal code of activity
- Track record of the promoters–managers
- Usage and size of leverage
- Costs
1 Instrument governing the rules for the nomination and function of supervisory boards, function of the business control, and greater control of particular acts.
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