This document provides an overview of venture capital. It defines venture capital as funds made available for startups and small businesses with exceptional growth potential. Venture capital involves long-term risk capital to finance high-risk projects with strong growth potential. The presentation discusses features of venture capital like long-term investment, lack of liquidity, high risk-return profile, and equity participation. It also outlines advantages like providing large sums of financing and expertise, and disadvantages such as loss of founder autonomy. The top cities attracting VC investments in India are discussed as well as sectors and industry segmentation of VC funding.