RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Filling the Financial Gap JF The Journal of Private Equity FD Institutional Investor Journals SP 16 OP 22 DO 10.3905/jpe.2000.319973 VO 4 IS 1 A1 Axel Martinez YR 2000 UL https://pm-research.com/content/4/1/16.abstract AB Venture Capital investments jump-start countless new enterprises--entirely new arenas of technology and commerce--fertilizing new businesses which otherwise might never have a chance to blossom. But private equity funds dip only so deeply into the pool of business proposals, and a major funding gap exists for new ventures striving to come to life--particularly in underdeveloped and distressed areas of the country. State Venture Capital Funds and Community Development Venture Capital Funds are attempting to fill the gap, making long-term