Less Business Capital Expected In '09
December 18, 2008
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Many of the nation's venture capitalists are expecting a slow investment year in 2009, meaning that entrepreneurs will have to be more creative and competitive than ever in their business pursuits.
The National Venture Capital Association 's annual survey found that 92 percent of the 400 members surveyed expect 2009 capital investments to be at least ten percent lower than they were in 2008. Nearly two-thirds are also expecting a drop in seed investments and early stage investments, which could be especially problematic for new entrepreneurs.
Large margins of those surveyed also predicted that their venture capital firms would have a harder time raising money in 2009, and that institutional investors would scale back their own investments. With these factors in mind, some emerging entrepreneurs have been showing greater interest in making themselves more competitive by working towards an MBA.
Looking ahead though, the survey also found that many of the venture capitalists believe down times present good investment opportunities, and that activity should start to pick up again as soon as 2010.
With some of the nation's leading business professionals expecting a prolonged slump in the economy, there may be no time like the present to consider working on an MBA degree.
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