Reference & Links

Good reference site for private equity, venture capital, M&A activity.

National Association of Seed and Venture Funds

Focused primarily on the Upper Midwest this publication provides timely and relatively accurate information related to private equity and venture investing.

PriceWaterhouse Coopers Money Tree

Useful web site for its resources and general deal information. Not always the most up-to-date or accurate, however.

MN Dept. Employment and Economic Development

Thompson Financial Venture Expert

National venture capital news and information.

U.S. Small Business Administration SBIC Home Page (for investors)

Site providing everything you ever wanted to know (other than do you qualify) about the SBIC program for venture capital and private equity firms.

Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst Association

Independent and not-for-profit global organization dedicated to forwarding alternative investment education and best practices.

BizPathways

The Collaborative (local to MN)

Terrific on-line source of venture capital information and events in the Twin Cities.

Medical Alley

MN High Tech Association

MN Rural Entrepreneurship Academy Statement of Consensus & Recommendations (October 2000)

Sherpa Partners Web Page

This is the site of local VC firm and MVCA member Sherpa Partners. Many resources are available through the links available on this site..

Spoken Impact VC Survey

Excellent report produced annually by Spoken Impact, Inc. representing survey results from key VC firms in the Twin Cities.

U.S. Small Business Administration Home Page (for entrepreneurs)

Great site for first time entrepreneurs. Lots of good info to peruse and download.