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Which of the following are true about the venture capital (VC) market?
Multiple select question.
Access to venture capital is very limited.
Personal contacts are important in gaining access to the VC market.
Any good idea will easily attract VC.
It is relatively inexpensive to access VC.
Which of the following are true about the venture capital (VC) market?
Multiple select question.
Access to venture capital is very limited.
Personal contacts are important in gaining access to the VC market.
Any good idea will easily attract VC.
It is relatively inexpensive to access VC.
Answers
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The following statements are true about the venture capital (VC) market:
1. **Access to venture capital is very limited.**
- This is true, as venture capital is often limited to certain industries, stages of business, and geographical areas. Not all startups can easily secure VC funding.
2. **Personal contacts are important in gaining access to the VC market.**
- This is also true. Having personal connections or networks within the VC community can significantly improve a startup's chances of gaining access to funding.
The other statements are generally not true:
3. **Any good idea will easily attract VC.**
- This is false. A good idea alone is not sufficient; other factors such as the team, market potential, and execution strategy are also critical.
4. **It is relatively inexpensive to access VC.**
- This is false. Accessing venture capital often involves significant costs, such as legal fees, the time spent in pitches and meetings, and equity dilution.
So, the correct options are the first two statements.
1. **Access to venture capital is very limited.**
- This is true, as venture capital is often limited to certain industries, stages of business, and geographical areas. Not all startups can easily secure VC funding.
2. **Personal contacts are important in gaining access to the VC market.**
- This is also true. Having personal connections or networks within the VC community can significantly improve a startup's chances of gaining access to funding.
The other statements are generally not true:
3. **Any good idea will easily attract VC.**
- This is false. A good idea alone is not sufficient; other factors such as the team, market potential, and execution strategy are also critical.
4. **It is relatively inexpensive to access VC.**
- This is false. Accessing venture capital often involves significant costs, such as legal fees, the time spent in pitches and meetings, and equity dilution.
So, the correct options are the first two statements.