Venture Capital to many persons is a strange, esoteric, asset class which is ‘needed’ by small businesses but which should be good for ‘someone else’s’ portfolio.
However, venture capital (VC), which is financial capital invested in high potential businesses through professionally managed venture funds or by high net worth individuals (angel investors) has become more ‘mainstream’ and accessible, as more and more professional managers establish funds and raise capital from a wider network of investors. These investments may not be suited to all portfolios, but with a clear understanding of risk management and portfolio…