Most startup companies don't have much capital to begin with and struggle to remain open. They turn to outside investor support until they can achieve profitability. If you are the owner of a small business, then you know that getting your company funding is one of the most difficult business challenge you can face.

Seeking this venture capital is an increasingly growing trend fueled by a combination of several factors, such as: improvement in the IPO market, abundant entrepreneurial talent, promising new technologies, and government policies favoring venture capital formation. It's no wonder why venture investors continue to launch and support the development of so many new technologies and business concepts.

Venture capital investments give you and your company the resources it needs to grow to it's full potential since it is used for a variety of things. For example, you can invest in top notch talent, new machinery, manual laborers or you may need to invest in research or new technology. To help put you on the track towards securing venture capital, here are four steps to attract the attention of venture capital investors:

• One of the most important steps is to network. It is one of the first steps in attracting that elusive venture capital. Actually business networking is an important tool for your business all around. The idea behind networking is get the the name of your company out there in the minds of people in the industry and create some buzz around your business idea. If you get the change collect business cards as a way of beginning a path towards contacts.

• You are going to need an experienced team of business partners behind you. One of the things venture capitalists look at it is how well of a structured organization of a company you have and how loyal your co-workers are. Build a diverse team of great minds and sell its credentials to attract some venture capital. TA great group of team members helps to further develop that all crucial buzz which leads to venture capital investment.

• Put together a professional presentation to sell your company's goal and ideas. A smooth, sophisticated presentation should answers all possible questions clearly and avoids any challenges with solutions. This should bring your venture capitalist talks to the next step. Give your solid presentation to as many business associates as you can. Always continue to modify it so that it reaches the level of satisfaction it needs.

• Media coverage brings nothing but benefits. Anytime you can to put yourself on TV or get your name in the newspaper, take it. For example, if your company is in the tech-field or involves the internet, contact review sites and magazines. Writing press releases and submitting them to local newspapers is a great way to catch the eye or a possible venture capital firm.