To VC Or Not to VC - What is the State of the Venture Capital Market?

During the second quarter of 2009, U.S. Venture Capital funds raised $1.7 billion vs. $9.3 billion in the second quarter of 2008, representing a drop of almost 82 percent! This startling statistic reinforces the fact that you MUST be prepared when trying to raise capital with Venture Capital firms. Here is a checklist of 8 things to address that can increase your chances of gaining interest from Venture Capital firms.