5 Reasons For Optimism In The Venture Capital Community

Law360, New York (May 8, 2013, 1:44 PM EDT) -- The dollars raised by venture capital firms during the first quarter of 2013 marked the slowest quarter for venture capital fundraising since the third quarter of 2002, according to the National Venture Capital Association. Although this statistic may portend low interest in this sector of the economy, I prefer to focus on the positive. Based upon conversations with industry participants and attendance at leading industry conferences, I believe that venture capital continues to be a robust investment option, even if it faces a few challenges and obstacles along the way. Here are five reasons why:...

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