What we look for ... Guidance on submitting ideas
Web Resources for Entrepreneurs

What we look for ... Guidance on submitting ideas

4C Ventures invests primarily in information technology companies, preferably at an early stage. We look for investments in technology and service companies in the broad areas of Internet/Intranet, e-Commerce, communications, new media, computer and networking hardware and software. We are quite comfortable with seed stage investing and look to be active investors and participants in the growth of the company.

At an early stage, we will often act as a lead investor and take a Board seat, especially in an area of particular expertise and experience. We will also co-invest with other venture and strategic investors where appropriate. We believe in being active investors, supporting entrepreneurs and management in areas of strategic planning and execution, business development (especially internationally), finance and fund-raising, and management/operations.

We are happy to consider business plans and ideas at all stages of development, and to provide what feedback and guidance we can. We encourage you to consult with available resources for entrepreneurs (some of which we have included in our Web Resources for Entrepreneurs section) for guidance on what key items should be covered in a business plan and how to go about getting funding. However, we do not require any specific structure for submission of a plan or idea.

Web Resources for Entrepreneurs
This is a very partial list of useful sites and resources for entrepreneurs on the web. They are in alphabetical order, not in any order of recommendation. If you find others which are particularly helpful, please let us know.

Entrepreneur's Help Page
Site offering information and links to products and services of interest to entrepreneurs and start-up businesses.

Entrepreneur Magazine On-line
Targeted industry periodical dealing with entrepreneurship and small business.

Kaufman Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership
Associated with the Kaufman Foundation, an excellent overall information resource for entrepreneurs with links to other helpful sites.

MIT Entrepreneurs Club
Organization sponsoring entrepreneurial events, forums, seminars and contests to aid in the development of entrepreneurial companies.

PrivateEquity.com
Envista's Private Equity Links provides on-line information to private equity professionals.

Red Herring Online
Best targeted coverage of venture capital business.

SBA Online Business Plan Guidelines
An excellent summary of what content should be covered in a business plan and considered in starting a business. Part of the Small Business Administration's SBA Online (link to www.sbaonline.com) service with advice, guidance, services and government programs for small businesses.

Tri-Net VCO
HR and Administrative service provider for start-up and small businesses (we use them).

Upside Today
Upside Magazine's on-line technology industry coverage.