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Venture Capital Defined. Equity investments made in emerging private companiesBarometer of regional and national economic healthIdentifies promising industry segmentsPredictor of future output, employment, and wealth growth. Factors Influencing Where Capital is Invested. Proximity to major resear
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1. A Historical Perspective of Venture Capital Investments in the SCAG Region Quarterly Maps of Venture Capital Investment, 2nd Quarter 1997 through 2nd Quarter 2001
October 2001
2. Venture Capital Defined Equity investments made in emerging private companies
Barometer of regional and national economic health
Identifies promising industry segments
Predictor of future output, employment, and wealth growth
3. Factors Influencing Where Capital is Invested Proximity to major research institutions and universities
Proximity to major international airports
Educated workforce
Proactive government
Venture capital firms located in the area
Cultural amenities
4. Investment Scattered across the Region.