“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.”
This famous introduction by Charles Dickens sums up what entrepreneurs seeking startup capital are facing in 2012.
On the one hand, banks still aren’t lending. And with the debt crisis looming over Europe and political uncertainty here in the U.S., there’s an increased perception of risk for early-stage investors.
However, record low interest rates, stagnant public stock markets and real estate, and weakening commodities prices offer investors few alternatives to achieve decent returns. This creates an opportunity for entrepreneurs in spite of all the challenges.
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