What is a venture capital investment?

Unlike investing in a publicly traded stock where you own a portion of a large, highly vetted firm, venture capital investments finance startups and small businesses with long term growth potential. Most venture capital investments come from firms designed to finance startups, wealthy investors, financial institutions or investment banks.

What are the different types of venture capital investments?

These investments include funds, stocks, venture capital debt and direct investments. Scott Bluestein, CEO and chief investment officer at Hercules Capital, runs a publicly traded business development company that funds innovative venture capital backed companies.

Is Sutter Rock Capital an ETF?

Sutter Rock Capital (SSSS)—technically not an ETF, but a publicly traded investment fund—seeks to invest in high-growth, venture capital-backed private companies. The Renaissance IPO ETF (IPO) allows investors to gain exposure to a broad, diversified mix of companies that have just become public.