1. The Equity Capital Program in British Columbia An Assessment of Capital Availability, Program Efficiency and Policy Alternatives National Angel Organization Summit Ottawa, October 2005
9. Seed Financing “Gap” : Since 2000 direct research funding has increased by $6.2B, while early stage funding has declined by $1.5B Source: Price Waterhouse Coopers and 2004 Federal Budget Company Stage Round Size Concept or Patent Prototype First Product Early Market Market Expansion Mainstream Market Expansion ($3M - $7M) Start-up ($500K - $1.5M) How does this new “direct investment” model work? Seed ($0 - $500K) Angels & Insiders Mezzanine ($7M+) Corporate / Others Early Stage ($1.5M - $3M) Lead Follow