VC investors want maximum returns - Austin Business Journal:

VC investors want maximum returns - Austin Business Journal:: "While their investments often grab bigger headlines than they do, venture capital funds can be just as controversial. Venture capitalists' investments are, by their very nature, considered more risky than most investments. The decision to invest in a startup company is often based purely on the valuation of commercially unproven intellectual property and the credentials of its management. There are no guaranteed returns on the investment in these risky ventures."