Types of Venture Funds Monday December 29th, 2003 | |
There are different types of venture funds, including:
Partnerships – These funds are typically established as partnerships that invest the money of their institutional limited partners. The partners typically include corporate pension funds, government pension funds, private individuals, foreign investors, corporations and insurance companies. These include venture capital funds that are focused on investing in minority businesses or minority markets.
Investment Banking Firms – These funds are usually traded in established securities, but will form investor syndicates to fund venture proposals.
Manufacturing Companies – These funds are typically designed for smaller companies as a means of increasing their research and development.
Small Business Investment Companies and Specialized Small Business Investment Companies – These funds licensed by the Small Business Administration and provide management and technical assistance as well as financing.