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What is a Venture Capital (VC) Fund?

A venture capital fund is a type of investment fund that pools money from investors (Limited Partners) to invest in startups and other high-growth companies. LPs (Limited Partners, investors) commit capital to the fund, which is then managed by the general partners (GPs) who make investment decisions on behalf of the fund. LPs typically receive a share of any profits generated by the fund, but also bear the risk of potential losses.

Better Returns

In the last decade, venture capital (VC) funds have generally outperformed the stock markets in terms of return on investments.

Diversification

Investing in a VC fund can provide you with exposure to a diversified portfolio of high-growth startups across various industries and stages, which can help mitigate risk and increase the stability of your investment.

Active Management

With active management from experienced fund managers, VC funds can provide valuable expertise and support to their portfolio companies, driving growth and increasing the value of the investments over time.

Follow-on funding

VC funds typically have more capital available to invest in follow-on rounds and better network, which can help startups continue to grow and increase their valuation.

Angel investing
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Venture capital investing

ANGEL INVESTING

PROS:

  • Invest in startups that align with your personal interest.
  • You can start investing with a smaller amount.
  • Better networking with founders.

CONS:

  • Lesser experience can lead to higher risk and lower returns.
  • Limited access to deal flow.
  • Difficult to manage the portfolio.
  • Angels need to conduct their own due diligence.
  • Limited capacity to invest outside domain knowledge.

VC INVESTING

PROS:

  • Better investment decisions and higher returns due to expertise.
  • Access to a larger network that benefits the portfolio.
  • A portfolio approach reduces risk and increases diversification.
  • Regular reporting and updates.
  • Active portfolio management ensures that portfolio companies are scaling and growing.
  • VC firms handle legal, compliance, and due diligence processes, reducing the burden on individual investors.

CONS:

  • As an LP in a VC fund you have limited say in investee companies.
  • Higher investment commitment.

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