Every start-up needs money at the outset. Hewlett-Packard
(HPQ) had $538 in
working capital. Apple (AAPL) got its
early funding, a reputed $250,000, from a former Intel
(INTC) engineer who struck it rich on his stock when the chip maker
went public.
Unfortunately for tech entrepreneurs, seed money has become harder to get and the outlook is worse. A witching hour triple threat endangers the ability of start-ups to raise money. A combination of fundamental shifts on Wall Street, regulatory modifications from Congress, and changing habits of venture capitalists will shake how young companies seek funding to establish themselves and grow.
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