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According to a report called MoneyTree report, the venture capital investments grew by 19% to accumulate USD 6.57 Billion in the Q4 of 2011 as compared to USD 5.52 Billion in Q4 of 2010. The number of deals on the other hand reduced from 861 in the last year as against 844 in this year. This indicated that the funds involved in a single deal were higher this year.

The fact that venture capital investments increased by 22% to USD 28.43 Billion in 3,673 deals in 2011, as compared to USD 23.26 Billion in 3,526 deals last year, reflects that positive sentiments prevail for venture capital funding.

80seed-stage companies, 364 early-stage companies, 222 companies in expansion stage, received venture capital funding this year. This is strikingly different to venture capital investments in 90 seed stage companies, 318 early-stage companies, 270 companies in expansion stage last year.

Considering industry segment wise contribution of venture capital funding, software companies received highest venture capital investment of USD 1.76 Billion in Q4, while Biotechnology stood second with venture capital funds of USD 1.27 Billion in Q4.

Dropbox Inc., an internet storage locker, received highest venture capital fund of USD 250 million in Q4 and Better Place Inc., an infrastructure company of electrical vehicles, obtained USD 200 million.

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If for no other reason, it's important to invest in going green for the PR value alone. While there is, of course, legitimate science behind this movement, even if that isn't motivation enough, there is the essential aspect of being perceived as up to date. Investing in making your business more environmentally friendly shows that your business has the wherewithal to make a difference, and isn't out of step. For instance, Empire Carpet was the business my office chose to work with in getting new carpeting for some of our office space precisely because of its environmentally oriented products and old carpet recycling program. Being on top of environmental concerns can give an edge to your business over others who aren't making an effort or aren't even acknowledging this essential aspect. Examples like Empire Today show how it is in fact viable to address environmental concern in products and programs for your business. Recently, a friend was telling me how her office chose to work with one printing company over another because of their environmentally aware approach to conducting their business. So if this concern seems like something would only be a drain or too much trouble than it's worth, think again.

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Every company does not need to raise venture capital. People who don't need it are the ones who judge the market size and speed their growth with no risk plan or less risk plan. To risk on somebody else's money it becomes a clock ticker so it's better to be slow and steady. There is no short of investors working for you. Lots of money is circulating from the New York City itself and not just in venture capital but in other sources too competing for the better deals. If you are clear enough and on the right track under the influence of making lots of money it becomes far easier to find good investors willing to fund for your company. The main motive of venture capitalist is to make money.