National Science Board - Venture Capital and High-Technology Enterprise
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Focus: overview of venture capital and high-technology in a 1998 National Science Board repor
MetaTitle: Indicators 1998 - Chapter 6 - Industry, Technology, and Competitiveness in the Marketplace - Venture Capital and High-Technology Enterprise
MetaDescription: One of the most serious challenges to new entrepreneurs in the innovation process is capital-or the lack thereof. Venture capitalists typically make investments in small, young companies that may not have access to
public or credit-oriented institutional funding. Venture capital investments can be long term and high risk, and may include hands-on involvement by the venture capitalist in the firm.
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