Industry Analysis & Industry Trends
Venture capitalists compete for investment opportunities. They compete with other venture-capitalist, private equity, investment banks and specialty finance companies. They compete on the basis of access to funding and the cost of funding as well as the managerial and marketing resources they can provide to start-up companies. While venture capitalists compete for investment opportunities with private equity and investment banks, they also depend on them for referrals of investment opportunities. Firms that have strong relationships with other financial institutions are in a better position to be informed of investment opportunities and so grow their investment portfolio.... purchase to read more
What is the Cleantech Venture Capital industry?
This industry provides capital and advisory services to start-up and young companies in the cleantech space. Cleantech companies develop renewable energy technologies or other technologies and processes that intend to benefit the broader environment, while still operating as a business entity. Industry firms provide capital and advisory services to companies that have sound business models and provide a perceived benefit to the environment through doing business... purchase to read more