VENTURE CAPITAL

CleanTech start-ups are grabbing increased interest and investments from venture capital groups that placed almost $2 billion into eco-friendly companies last year and increased the funding pace with another $773 million during the first quarter of 2010.

In this Series, we look into what career opportunities are available from venture capital firms, as well as skills in demand, this is the summary from our Global Venture Capital Career Guide.

We interviewed a number of CleanTech venture capital investors to find out what they are considering; there was quite a contrast view to our survey conducted last year.

Australia and Canada are often compared when comes to similarities, both are multicultural societies; both have rich nature resources, let us have a look of their venture capital industry comparison.

Here are some of the interesting sectors identified by Indian Venture Capital Investors, including those operating outside India. This is the result from our recent survey conducted with Indian Venture Capital Investment Managers.

Biotechnology leapt ahead as the biggest recipient of U.S. venture capital money in the second quarter.

According to our recent research with venture capital and private equity investment firms in Australia, we have seen some positive developments over the past 3 years; we would like to share these developments with you:

After 2 years of correction, venture capital firms in Canada and the United States are hiring again, many have even restarted their intern programs as well. Here are some FAQs about the venture capital career.

More venture capital and corporate advisory firms have established this year, most of the companies are concentrated in Calgary, Vancouver and Toronto.

The venture capital firms in Canada and the United States operate different methods in valuation '" your $1m valuation does not mean $1m in venture capital funds' perspective.

Are you seeking a career change or maybe you are a new graduate interested in an exciting financial career and not just a "Financial Analyst", then Venture Capital is certain worth consideration.

Do venture capital firms only invest in ultra-risky businesses?

Who invented the term "venture capital"? What is the term about?

Because of the numerous stories in the press about venture capital firms that have turned countless young entrepreneurs into millionaires

It isn't certain who coined the term venture capital, and no standard definition exists.

Venture Capital firms used to be one of the top choices for many financial professionals as the ultimate career achievement.

Nothing really is new under the venture capital sun, but the old business rules are still the same

make no mistake about it: If you have the right idea at the right time, venture capital may be just the source of financing you're looking for.

Venture Capital firms used to be one of the top choices for many financial professionals as the ultimate career achievement.

How people are using the Web, also covering startups, internet advertising, data and communications, venture capital, the law and governments.

Brief in a nutshell article how venture capital works. From how both parties get rich to the different roles within Venture capital.

If you are considering a job in venture capital as a means to build a long-term career, you need to take a series of carefully planned steps that will boost your potential.

A introduction to venture capital, business plans, policies and procedures, the legal environment of business, market analysis, economic data, and liability.

Small business's everywhere have relied on venture capital in order to increase their funds. Find out you can compete in today's high stake venture capital market

Venture capital outlook for the upcoming years is as obscure as ever due to many external factors such as the government intervention in the private sector to the state of the economy which is very fragile across various industries and sectors.

Venture Capital Firm refers to an investment company that provides its shareholders' money in starts up. Though it's risky, it is potentially very cost-effective.

Your own money is always the best to use when starting a new business. It's better than having to borrow money, which will have to be paid back, with interest and out of the company operations. So, your first true source of capital is your own savings.