Venture Capital Business

Venture Capital Business Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: October 10th, 2024

Are you intrigued by the idea of funding the next big innovation? Consider starting a venture capital business. Venture capital involves investing in early-stage companies with high growth potential.

In simple terms, it means providing financial support to startups in exchange for equity or a stake in the company. As a venture capitalist, you will be responsible for evaluating business proposals, conducting due diligence, and mentoring budding entrepreneurs.

The appeal lies in the dual opportunity for significant financial returns and the ability to shape the future of industries. With meticulous research, the right network, and a keen eye for potential, you could be at the forefront of groundbreaking advancements.

This venture requires a substantial initial investment and a willingness to take calculated risks, but the possibilities for growth and impact are immense. It’s a real chance to combine business acumen with visionary thinking.

In this list, you'll find real-world venture capital business success stories and very profitable examples of starting a venture capital business that makes money.

1. Miventure ($60K/year)

Jason Crystal and Luiggi Pera founded Miventure based on their passion for democratizing investing and supporting early-stage startups. Initially focused on small business debt, they discovered a stronger market in investment crowdfunding, particularly in the friends and family round. Since launching their equity crowdfunding mobile app, Miventure has attracted over 2,000 potential investors and has 7 active campaigns with over $500,000 in funding capacity.

How much money it makes: $60K/year
How much did it cost to start: $1M
How many people on the team: 3

How We Created A $15K/Month Equity Crowdfunding Platform To Invest In Startups

Miventure, an equity crowdfunding app, has raised over $500,000 in funding from 2,000 potential investors since launching a month ago, with one campaign already reaching its minimum funding goal and six campaigns remaining active.

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