Planet VC: How the Globalization of Venture Capital Is Driving the Next Wave of Innovation

Venture capital (VC) is the business of financing new companies and making outsized profits, and it has become a key ingredient of innovation worldwide. This book explores how VC went global, transforming cities from Beijing to Bangalore into techno-hubs of tomorrow. It covers sectors and technologies being backed in different parts of the world, how VC works in countries as different as China and India, and how governments influence the funding of innovation. It also looks at how technology, from blockchain to the metaverse, is changing the nature of VC.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 280 pages
Publication date: 22 August 2023
Publisher: Harriman House Publishing

Venture capital (VC) is a vital business that plays a crucial role in financing new ventures and generating substantial profits. Its roots trace back to Silicon Valley, where it has been instrumental in supporting some of the most influential companies in today's landscape, including Apple and Airbnb. While the iPhone may be the iconic product associated with Silicon Valley, it is VC that truly represents the region's greatest export – the key ingredient for innovation and a toolkit for inventors and startup founders to become multi-billion-dollar companies. As other countries have learned to finance risky startups, they have unlocked their own innovative energies, and VC has played a significant role in this global transformation. Today, VC is investing in a wide range of sectors and technologies across different parts of the world, including China, India, Israel, and Brazil. Planet VC delves into the story of how VC went global, exploring how it has enabled the rise of America's global competitors and where the world of innovation is headed next. The book examines various aspects of VC, including the sectors and technologies it backs, its operations in countries with diverse economic and political systems, and the influence of governments on innovation funding. Additionally, it explores the impact of technology, from blockchain to the metaverse, on the nature of VC and the future of global innovation. Through in-depth interviews with industry pioneers and leaders, Planet VC offers a unique and valuable framework for understanding the future of global innovation.

Weight: 418g
Dimension: 216 x 140 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780857199973