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T.Y.B.M.S. [SEMESTER V]
MITHIBAI COLLEGE
VILE PARLE (W), MUMBAI - 400 056
SUBMITTED TO
UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI
ACADEMIC YEAR
2007 - 2008
PROJECT GUIDE PROF. G.C.SOWANI
PROJECT REPORT ON
Study of Entrepreneurship
SUBMITTED BY JIMISH KAMLESH MEHTA T.Y.B.M.S. [SEMESTER V]
MITHIBAI COLLEGE
VILE PARLE (WEST)
DATE OF SUBMISSION
DECLARATION
I Mr. Jimish K. Mehta of MITHIBAI COLLEGE of TYBMS [Semester V] hereby declare that I have compiled this project on Venture Capital Funds in the academic year 2007-2008. The information submitted is true and original to the best of my knowledge.
CERTIFICATE
I, Prof G.C.Sowani hereby certify that Mr. Jimish K. Mehta of MITHIBAI COLLEGE of TYBMS [Semester V] has completed project on Study of entrepreneurship in the academic year 2007-2008. The information submitted is true and original to the best of my knowledge.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Milestones achieved in the journey of life are never achieved alone, and this is one exception. As I complete this enlighting journey, I would like acknowledge and thank my Guide and Companions, who helped me put my best foot forward and made this story a successful. I am very grateful to my Project Guide, Prof G.C.SOWANI who inspired me to work well on the topic and seeing to it that my performance is up to the mark. He not only helped me on the topics but also helped me in inculcate Venture Capital Funds in the happening field of Finance. I would also like to thank my Coordinator Prof. (Mrs.) Neela B. Nair, for her support, eagerness and professional approach in guiding me through the careful details of the project. My special thanks to Mr.Kiran Pujari of SIDBI and Mr. Himanshu of IDFC for helping me to carry out my field study and for assisting me to obtain the expert opinions. Being experts in VCF fields, their excellence, cause and eagerness to educate me about the details of practical working style of VCF. I am highly indebted to my Mother for her moral support and encouragement. Also I thank my source of inspiration ,my teacher. I would also like to express my gratitude to my friends and colleagues who have been support in my effort to explore this area of study. Last but not the least I gratefully acknowledge the immense and unfathomable motivation that I received from my parents. They not only enabled me to pursue this area of study but also guided me all through my deliriums.
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EXCECUTIVE SUMMARY
Venture capital means risk capital. It refers to capital investment, both equity and debt, which carries substantial risk and uncertainties. The risk envisaged may be very high may be so high as to result in total loss or very less so as to result in high gains. The investment in equities is expected to grow up as capital gains which can be converted into cash when required. Venture capital is thus an initiative to provide vital equity support to new industries where the risk element is high and entrepreneurs are qualified but lack necessary resources to proceed on their own. A venture capitalist entertains keen interest and active participation in the working of the business. Subject to the understanding with the investee, the investor takes part in the management, production, marketing, accounting, training activities etc. The venture capitalist therefore becomes a partner in the business and shares success or failure proportionate to the equity investment. The venture investment is long term and is not repayable on demand. The venture capitalist has to wait between 5 and 10 years for any significant return on his investment. The venture capitalist does not participate in the day to day working but protects and enhances his investment through an active supporting role.
Venture capital commonly describes not only provision of start-up finance but also for development for later stages of the business. The various stages at which venture capital operates can be shown as below
Time Stage of Financing (Years) Seed Money Stage 7-10 Small amount of financing needed to prove a concept or develop a product, marketing is not included. Start up financing 5-10 Financing for a firm that started up in the past one year, funds are likely to pay for marketing and product development. Funds earmarked for working capital for a firm that is Second Financing is still losing money. Third round financing 1-3 Financing for a firm that is breaking even and is contemplating an expansion project Fourth financing Buy-out 1-3 round1-3 Money provided for firms that are likely to go public soon, also known as bridge financing. Acquisition of a product line business Round3-7 selling its product but Uses for the Finance
Turnaround
3-5
Re-establishing a business
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