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Chapter 14

Venture Capital

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Learning Objectives• How venture capital fund structure is influenced by

regulation and other factors.

• How venture capital fund structure influences the kinds of investors who can invest.

• How the role of the fund’s general partner changes over the life of the fund.

• How the contract structure of venture capital funds promotes efficient investment and management.

• The role of reputation in defining relationships among the venture capitalist, investors, and portfolio companies.

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Historical Development of Venture Capital As an Institution


• Legal environment:

–1933 and 1934 SEC Acts

– Investment Company Act of 1940

–ERISA Act (1974 and 1979).

• Fund structure:

–Closed-end mutual fund.

–Limited partnership.

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Expected Allocation of Funds Raised in 2001European Venture Capital

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Organizational Structure of Venture Capital Investment


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Summary of Terms:Venture Capital Limited Partnership Agreement


Managing The Investment Portfolio


The Venture Capital Investment Process (Figure 14-6)


Allocation of Venture Capitalist Time (Figure 14-7)


Incentive Conflicts and Structures



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