Investments in venture capital are typically illiquid, meaning you won't be able to quickly convert them into cash. Unlike publicly traded stocks, you can't easily sell your share in a startup on an open market. This can be challenging if you need access to your capital quickly, as you may have to wait for the startup to go public or be acquired by another company.
What is the role of a venture capitalist in a startup?
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Rebecca Baldridge, CFA, is an investment professional and financial writer with over 20 years' experience in the financial services industry. In addition to a decade in banking and brokerage in Moscow, she has worked for Franklin Templeton Asset Management, The Bank of New York, JPMorgan Asset Management and Merrill Lynch Asset Management. She is a founding partner in Quartet Communications, a financial communications and content creation firm.
A venture capitalist's role in a startup goes beyond just providing capital. They can offer industry expertise, guidance, and support in areas such as strategy, financial management, and talent recruitment. VCs may also leverage their network to help the startup forge partnerships, gain customers, or access resources. In many cases, a VC will join a startup's board of directors to play an active role in decision-making.