Risks and chances: venture capital
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The German venture capital market is small compared to the US, but it is starting to gain popularity. Venture capital investments grew by 10% in 1996. Reasons for the growth include a bull market, success in high-risk fields such as biotech and new laws easing restrictions on cashing-out.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1997
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Adventures with capital: if only Europe could learn from America's success in nurturing new business
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Venture capitalists have been the driving force behind the spectacular rise of the US computer industry and the growth of other high-tech industries. European venture capitalists have been too cautious in their investments. They need to take more risks, like their US counterparts.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1997
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A really big adventure
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The interaction between venture capitalists and entrepreneurs explains the rising investment in US high technology firms. Most of the most successful personal-computer and software firms are backed by a small cadre of about 300 venture capitalists.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1997
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