Investment banks play a key role in the financial services industry, particularly concerning mergers
Venture Capital firms are focused on both investment and mentoring. VC firms offer entrepreneurs with much more than financial support; they also offer technical and managerial skills. It is an investment whose returns occur over a long period of time, usually 5 to 10 years. Investors in a venture capital fund typically expect an annual return of 25% to 35% by the end of the holding period of the investment. A VC firm finds businesses through pitch competitions, demo days, hackathons, and conferences. Other channels they use involve digital media like webinars, podcasts, newsletters, blogs, and social networking.