The document discusses the ICT VentureGate project which aims to help ICT SMEs succeed in obtaining financing from private investors. It plans to do this by profiling the financing needs of ICT SMEs, profiling investors, and hosting a series of brokerage events to connect SMEs and investors. The project will also create an online platform and training tools to help SMEs prepare investment proposals and connect with funding opportunities. The goals are to provide insights to help improve EU funding schemes and help more ICT SMEs obtain private financing.