Millions are investing in stocks. Much fewer people deal with "venture capital" (VC) and "private equity" (PE), backing companies that are not publicly listed • VC and PE investing are essential for business growth and development, especially for startups and early-stage companies.
• VC investors fund early-stage startups, willing to take on higher risks for potentially higher returns.
• PE investors fund mature companies with proven business models, aiming to improve operational efficiency and profitability.
• Both VC and PE investors provide valuable resources such as capital, expertise, and industry connections, but investing in VC and PE carries high-risk, high-reward propositions, and not all investments succeed.
Source: Mostly Metrics & CA
