You may well: Ask how do I know if I have an idea that will impress or even interest a private venture capitalist? Well the chances are if you are considering the route of private venture capital, you’ve got a pretty sound idea of why you need the capital. The chances are that you have also considered the regular routes of finance such as bank loans, family & friends and so forth but have come back with nothing. A lot of private venture capitalists will listen to you or at least put you through some sort of selection process to consider your idea for investment. If you’re confident in it – give it a go!