Obtaining venture capital financing generally follows a normal process that takes anywhere from three weeks to six months, but normally requires six to eight weeks from start to finish. First, locate one or several venture capital­ists to contact. Then, submit a letter with a summary presentation and a formal proposal. If the venture capitalist likes your summary and business proposal, he or she will contact you, ask some questions, and then arrange a face-to-face meeting at his or her office to discuss your business.