This document discusses financing requirements for starting a new venture or business. It covers calculating initial startup costs such as office space, equipment, supplies, licenses and permits. It also discusses creating a monthly budget for recurring expenses like rent, salaries, utilities and supplies. The document outlines sources of financing including personal funds, family/friends, bootstrapping, equity financing from angels/venture capital, debt financing from banks, and government programs. Overall it provides an overview of determining capital needs and where entrepreneurs can obtain funding to start and sustain a new business until it becomes profitable.