Venture capital in North America - statistics & facts
Venture capital is the term used for the financial resources provided by investors to startup companies and small businesses that show potential for long-term growth. It has become a very important source of capital for entrepreneurs who often struggle to secure financing from risk-averse banks. Venture capital investments involve a high level of risk because only some of these fledgling companies develop into successful businesses with significant returns for their investors. The value of VC investments peaked in 2000 due to the dot com bubble before falling over the following decade, but has been rising again since 2014.
