The Effect of Venture Capital on the Economy
Venture capital is important to the economy because:
• Driving Innovation: Venture money helps entrepreneurs create new technology and business strategies. This will have increased productivity and thus the growth of the economy, thereby yielding more employment opportunities.
• Job Creation: Successful startups create direct as well as indirect employment. They may hire their in-house staff or trigger the demand for other firms' goods and services.
• Exit Strategies: Venture capitalists typically have an exit strategy, such as an initial public offering or even a sale to another venture capital firm. Such exits obviously make large profits for investors but can also enhance the liquidity of capital markets.