Sources of financing start-up projects

The article considers the problem of financing a start-up project, especially relevant recently. The main features and properties of the startup project are identified as one of the forms of entrepreneurial activity. Among the sources of financing companies identified the main directions and forms of financing start-up projects. The characteristic of the key financing mechanisms for "start-ups" is given. It was concluded that venture capital firms (venture funds), business angels and corporate venture funds are the key sources of financing for innovative companies that are at the stage of the start-up project.