CROWDFUNDING, VENTURE CAPITAL, AND GOVERNMENT GRANTS by Jennifer A. Grady, Esq. and Tristan Younghaus, Esq. Starting a business can be an exciting, yet costly endeavor. Entrepreneurs need Startup capital to cover the cost of living expenses, salaries, overhead, legal fees, filing fees, marketing/advertising, shipping costs, and even production costs. There are numerous funding options available, from interest free loans to venture capital. In this two part series, we explore

by Jennifer A. Grady, Esq. and Tristan Younghaus, Esq. CROWDFUNDING, VENTURE CAPITAL, AND GOVERNMENT GRANTS Starting a business can be an exciting, yet costly endeavor. Entrepreneurs need Startup capital to cover the cost of living expenses, salaries, overhead, legal fees, filing fees, marketing/advertising, shipping costs, and even production costs. There are numerous funding options available, from interest free loans to venture capital. In this two part series, we explore