Pension funds, insurance companies, banks, investment trusts, industrial corporations, regional development agencies and private individuals all contribute to venture capital funds.
Venture capitalists are specialists.
They will often invest only in a particular sector or industry and at a particular stage of a company's development. Some venture capitalists are looking to invest only in companies that are already established and gearing up for further, rapid expansion, while others will invest in a start-up company based on a good business plan and an experienced management team. The amounts invested will also vary. Some venture capitalist will invest in companies that are looking for capital injections in the range of 500,000 to 1 million, while others will only invest 1 million and upwards. It all depends on the individual venture firm and their internal investment profile.