This document discusses venture capital, including what it is, who venture capitalists are, the advantages and disadvantages of venture capital funding, and guidelines for venture capital companies in India. Specifically:
- Venture capital is a type of private equity typically provided to early-stage, growth companies to generate returns through events like IPOs. It comes from sources like private firms, individual investors, corporations, and governments.
- Venture capitalists are higher-risk investors who provide managerial and technical expertise in addition to funding. They seek higher returns to compensate for higher risks.
- Advantages of venture capital funding include access to expertise, ability to form joint ventures, and helping technology and service sectors grow. Dis