Origins of modern venture capital
Before World War II (1939–1945) venture capital was primarily the domain of wealthy individuals and families. See more

Venture capitalist
A venture capitalist or sometimes simply called as a capitalist, is a person who makes capital investments in companies in exchange for an See more

In 2020, female-founded companies raised 2.8% of capital investment from venture capital, the highest amount recorded. Babson College's Diana Report found that the number of women partners in VC firms decreased from 10% in 1999 to 6% in 2014. The report … See more

Obtaining venture capital is substantially different from raising debt or a loan. Lenders have a legal right to interest on a loan and repayment of the capital irrespective of the success or failure of a business. Venture capital is invested in exchange for an … See more

Every year, there are nearly 2 million businesses created in the US, but only 600–800 get venture capital funding. According to the National Venture Capital Association, 11% of … See more

Venture capital, as an industry, originated in the United States, and American firms have traditionally been the largest participants in … See more

Unlike public companies, information regarding an entrepreneur's business is typically confidential and proprietary. As part of the See more