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Venture Capital: A Catalyst for Innovation and Growth

Jeremy Greenwood, +2 more
- 01 Jan 2022 - 
- Vol. 104, Iss: 2
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In this article , the relationship between VC, firm growth, and innovation is investigated, and some stylized facts about VC's impact on innovation and growth are discussed, and empirically evaluated.
Abstract
Venture capital (VC) is a particular type of private equity that focuses on investing in young companies with high-growth potential. The companies and products and services VC helped develop are ubiquitous in our daily lives: the Apple iPhone, Google Search, Amazon, Facebook and Twitter, Starbucks, Uber, Tesla electric vehicles, Airbnb, Instacart, and the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. Although these companies operate in drastically different industries and with dramatically different business models, they share one common and crucial footprint in their corporate histories: All of them received major financing and mentorship support from VC investors in the early stages of their development. This article outlines the history of VC and characterizes some stylized facts about VC’s impact on innovation and growth. In particular, this article empirically evaluates the relationship between VC, firm growth, and innovation.

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What is venture capital model?

Venture capital is a private equity model focusing on investing in high-growth potential young companies. It plays a crucial role in fostering innovation and growth by providing financing and mentorship support.

What is venture capital?

Venture capital (VC) is a type of private equity that focuses on investing in young companies with high-growth potential.

Why are VCs important for innovation?

VCs are important for innovation because they provide major financing and mentorship support to young companies with high-growth potential, which helps in the development of innovative products and services.