Venture Capitalism

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The paper defines the purpose of venture capitalists. The paper examines how the literature indicates that venture capitalists assist in the formation of small and medium sized businesses in the form of monetary investment. The paper investigates how research indicates that venture capital is needed in developing countries to jump-start economies and to assist countries in gaining greater independence and lessen their need for foreign aid.

Outline:
Introduction
Literature Review
Conclusion
References

From the Paper:

"As it relates to the impact of increased venture capital in various parts of Africa, the impact has been substantial (Jackson, 2004). This is particularly true in the more urban areas of these developing nations, as was stated previously in this discussion it will be some time before the entire population feels the effect of the impact (Lundahl, 2001). The impact of such investment can be seem in increased employment rates, growth in GDP and increased confidence in these markets. In addition, to these impacts an article published by the World Bank also asserts that such investment has a positive impact upon technological investment and creates a positive cycle of venture investment (Koh, 2005)."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Aylware, A. (1998). Trends in venture capital finance in developing countries. (36). Washington, DC: International Finance Corporation.
• Berger, K. (2004, June). The Power of Venture Capital: Venture Capital Is Essential to Enable Entrepreneurs to Expand or Start New Ventures. but It Is Risky and Africa Comes Top of the Table in Terms of High Risks. However, Things May Be Changing as Kasimir Berger Reports. African Business 37.
• Hamori, B. (1999). Dog strategies in the transition economies. (Eastern Europe). Business Horizons, 42,(5), 47+.
• Jackson, T. (2004). Management and Change in Africa: A Cross-Cultural Perspective. New York: Routledge.
• Koh, J. (2005) Workshop on "Technology Innovation, Private Sector Development, and Economic Growth". The World Bank. http://info.worldbank.org/etools/docs/library/144047/Financing_Technology-based_Firms.pdf

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