Venture capital (VC) refers to high-risk, high-return investments in private companies. There are various types of VC investors including regular VCs, corporate VCs, and angel investors. VC funding occurs in stages from seed to later stage. While the US VC environment has been very successful, other countries are trying to replicate this model. Trends show successful entrepreneurs becoming financiers and more foreign VC direct investment in India. For a project to receive VC funding, it must have high growth potential, a clear exit plan, a strong team, and market opportunity. VCs conduct thorough due diligence and actively mentor portfolio companies post-investment. While India's VC industry has potential, it needs to develop further to