VC 101

Venture investing is very risky. That’s why VCs are experts at building downside protections into their deals to limit their chances of losing money if an investment declines in value.

Fundraising Venture capital (VC) investments are made through a fund that is created and managed by a VC investment firm, referred to in the industry as the general partner (GP).

As any entrepreneur knows, building a startup from scratch is a complex and daunting undertaking. Here’s an overview of the two specialized hubs for business development: incubators and accelerators.

The terms venture capital (VC) and private equity (PE) are often used interchangeably, but while the two strategies are similar, they each possess several distinct characteristics.