Venture capital: generate impact or push for a healthy return?
Impact venture capital in Europe is generating lower financial returns than its traditional counterpart. Here are three possible reasons why....

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Impact venture capital in Europe is generating lower financial returns than its traditional counterpart. Here are three possible reasons why....
January 24, 2024 • by Borja García Fernandez in Finance • 9 min read
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January 22, 2024 • by Sonja Haut in Finance • 11 min read
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January 22, 2024 • by Jerry Davis in Finance • 8 min read
The venture capital model has failed far too many smaller firms seeking the funds to grow but, argues Jerry Davis, there is a better way....
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