The case study provides a summary of the angel investment practices and describes government policies towards venture and angel capital investing in British Columbia, Canada. It focuses in particular on the Equity Capital Plan (BCECP henceforth), which provides tax credits to private equity investors that meet several eligibility criteria. The case study is written with a perspective on the entire ecosystem, from the standpoint of a policy maker. It supplies an overview of the present construction of the tax credit plan, its history, as well as the lessons learned to date. It discusses the current challenges faced by policy makers desiring to further enhance the program.
PUBLICATION DATE: April 27, 2011 PRODUCT #: 811100-PDF-ENG
This is just an excerpt. This case is about INNOVATION & ENTREPRENEURSHIP
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