Fasten Your Seatbelts...

Despite the fact that venture capital was down for a fourth straight year, the end of 2003 was very strong.  So far this year we are seeing a re-energized IPO market, with numerous filings and pricings.

VC experts are convinced that funding reached bottom last year and will begin a rebound this year, absent any outside factors.

What does this mean to you?  If you are looking to access public capital, the market is getting stronger and more money should be flowing.  

If you are looking to access private capital, there should be more opportunity now than there was in the last few years.  The fact that larger companies are now obtaining financing means that they are poised for growth - which means more business for everyone!

Now is the time for companies to formulate a strategy and put their growth plans in place.

Four Equity Strategies to Fuel Growth

Companies in today's environment need to be aware of the various forms of equity capital available to help them grow. Depending on what the capital is needed for and what the company has to offer will determine the best type of equity strategy a company should pursue.

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"Colorado - 504" Exemption Tightens

Issuers have been relying on Section 11-51-308(1)(p), in conjunction with Colorado Rule 51-3.13B, which did not specifically restrict offers and sales of securities in Colorado to investment only sales, therefore allowing the issuance of free-trading stock to accredited investors under the Federal 504 exemption.  That's about to end.

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Client Profile: Getting the Picture

There are around 80 million camera owners out there who are loath to retire their 35mm SLRs in favor of a digital camera. There can be many reasons, including aesthetics and cost, but the bottom line is that they need a technology that will let them keep their current equipment yet be able to capture, store and transfer digital images. Our client Silicon Film Technologies (SFT) is ready to come to the rescue.

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