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5 Venture Capital Trends to Watch Out For

Dec 21, 2017

The success of various startups in the recent years have motivated more players to venture into this business model. But one of the main problems that startups face is to raise capital for these businesses. Banks and other big financial institutions grant loans and capital to companies based on their credit-worthiness. However, today, several angel investors and venture capitalists are emerging in the market due to the market’s potential and success rates of several startups. The sources for raising venture capital (VC) are increasing by the day, so businesses have the liberty to compare the return rates of various sources and make a choice based on the most profitable one.

Are you seeking to raise venture capital for your company? Then here are the key trends in the venture capital market that you need to keep a close watch on:IR_Brochure

Corporates coming into the picture

Several big corporates are starting to fund startups in order to promote their innovative business ideas. The main reason for this is the fact that big companies get various other benefits apart from just financial returns. Venture capital investments also provide bigger companies with the opportunity to create stronger supplies, test products, de-risk innovation, and make less expensive acquisitions.


Increasing focus on investor education

The venture capital landscape, or VC landscape, is evolving and is becoming the most sought-after form of investment in the financial sector. So, it is essential that the investors are educated on the asset class to understand the bigger picture. Today, venture capitalists are looking at ways they can help their clients understand the changing capital currents. This eventually helps venture capitalists to ensure that they get adequate returns on their investments and reduce risks.

Increasing number of investors

Startups and small companies have been making big money in the recent years and this has lead to many players in the financial sector and other private investors to enthusiastically fund small businesses. The good news for startups is that this trend is expected to grow steadily in the coming years as well. This would ease their worry of finding the right investors for their business.

Smaller funds are earning greater returns

Providing the investors with adequate returns on their investment is essential for any business hoping to gain repeated investment and a good reputation in the market. The recent trends have shown that smaller venture capital investments have been generating better returns for the players rather than huge investments in one shot. The reason for this being record startup valuations and the increasing corporate presence in bigger deals reduces the opportunity for big returns.


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