Although venture capital funds often invest in start-up undertakings, there are instances where it is appropriate to make transformative investments in undertakings that have been established for more than five years. In addition, venture capital funds provide undertakings with valuable expertise and knowledge, business contacts, brand-equity and strategic advice.
Risikokapitalfonds investieren zwar häufig in Jungunternehmen, doch es gibt Fälle, in denen es angemessen ist, transformative Investitionen in Unternehmen zu tätigen, die bereits seit mehr als fünf Jahren bestehen.