The concept the greater the risk, the greater the reward prevails in the venture capital industry. Most venture capitalists have a fiduciary responsibility to their investors. The angel investment community is an informal network of investors who invest in companies for their own interests. Venture capital is a subset of the larger private equity asset class. The private equity asset class includes venture capital, buyouts, and mezzanine investment activity.
Venture capital focuses on investing in private, young, fast growing companies.
Buyout and mezzanine investing focuses on investing in mature companies. In recent years, we have seen an increase in venture investing by corporations. Corporate venture capitalists often co-invest with traditional venture capitalists. Corporate venture capitalists often add additional value to their investments by opening up access to corporate distribution channels and strategic partners. Home Site maintained by Mosser Design Inc.