VCs keep eyes on small business
A limited but increasing number of venture capitalists are taking interest in small, young startups, offering thousands of dollars instead of millions while investing more time as well as input and interest in day-to-day operations. These seed-level funding deals are gaining popularity as competition for investors heats up. "The days of throwing huge sums of money at an entrepreneur are gone," says National Venture Capital Association president Mark Heesen. Inc.com (05/23)