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What is a key factor in effective portfolio management for venture capitalists?
What is a key factor in effective portfolio management for venture capitalists?
- Exclusive focus on financial returns
- Passive approach and minimal monitoring
- Rapid decision-making and minimal involvement
- Strategic oversight and active involvement (correct)
How can venture capitalists mitigate risks in their portfolio?
How can venture capitalists mitigate risks in their portfolio?
- Invest heavily in one stage of company development to ensure control
- Focus investments solely on one industry to maximize returns
- Avoid diversification to maintain a concentrated portfolio
- Diversify investments across industries, geographies, and stages of company development (correct)
What should venture capitalists do before making any investment?
What should venture capitalists do before making any investment?
- Rely solely on market trends for investment decisions
- Overlook market potential and team competence
- Conduct thorough due diligence (correct)
- Make quick investment decisions without evaluation
Why is it important for venture capitalists to build strong relationships with portfolio companies?
Why is it important for venture capitalists to build strong relationships with portfolio companies?
What can expose venture capitalists to systemic risks?
What can expose venture capitalists to systemic risks?
What is a crucial aspect of effective portfolio management for venture capitalists?
What is a crucial aspect of effective portfolio management for venture capitalists?
How can venture capitalists mitigate risks in their portfolio?
How can venture capitalists mitigate risks in their portfolio?
What should venture capitalists do before making any investment?
What should venture capitalists do before making any investment?
Why should venture capitalists diversify their investments across industries, geographies, and stages of company development?
Why should venture capitalists diversify their investments across industries, geographies, and stages of company development?
How can venture capitalists maximize the potential for successful outcomes and high returns on investment?
How can venture capitalists maximize the potential for successful outcomes and high returns on investment?
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