Published December 19, 2011 Investors are essential for the
establishment and operation of any business. Investors provide
financial support and corporate advice to a company. Investors
are not necessarily involved with a business's daily operations;
however, they earn money when a company becomes profitable.
Investor's generally share a proportion of a company's stock or
profit. There are different kinds of investors. Some focus on
the stock market, and others operate brokerage firms or
financial institutions. Investors may work as consultants, or
they may own a faction of a company. Venture capitalists
identify companies with potential for fast growth. These
companies tend to have thorough business models and are looking
for funding to become established. Venture capitals will provide
money for a new business to launch and operate. In return, they
may ask for shares or partial ownership of the company. Angel
investors are people who seek to invest their money in a
business. The investment can be in the form