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SMEs

SMEs

Venture capital financing can be advantageous for SMEs, as it can provide access to capital and resources that may not be available otherwise. Venture capital can also provide SMEs with valuable advice and expertise from experienced investors, which can be beneficial in helping the company reach its goals.

Venture capital financing served as an important source of start-up finance and increases the investment portfolio of many institutional and angel investors. Venture capital financing has become a major source of funding in the developed world. Proper structuring of venture capital financing is essential for small and medium enterprises development.

Impact on the firm:
SMEs struggle to get financing or bank credit because of a lack of collateral and track record, and VC helps them get started with their business. VC investments can provide a company with access to new markets and customers, as well as increased visibility. This can be beneficial in helping a company gain a competitive edge.
Employment creation:
VC-backed firms have a significant growth of employment and in the US, venture-backed firms increased their employees by an average of 40% per year as published in the 1998 NVCA annual study.
Innovation and Competitiveness.
Venture-backed firms have a direct impact on the development of new products and services because of their flexibility to change direction with the environment and provide a supportive environment for research. Entrepreneurship also drives competitiveness, economic growth, and productivity.
Investment and Export Sales Growth:
Venture backed firms perform very well in investment and export sales. This is because they attempt to maximize the benefits of technological innovations and have the incentive to venture into international markets quickly.
Regional development:
VC is an efficient financing instrument in regional policy to favor high-tech firms, and venture capitalists create networks to enhance general business knowledge, discipline, and strategic relationships with other companies.