As venture capitalists (VCs), our role extends beyond merely funding startups; we actively help shape the trajectories of emerging technologies and industries. With venture capitalists backing one-fifth of the companies that went public in the U.S. in the 21st century, this impact is profound, even as venture capital represents a modest fraction of the financial markets—less than $1 trillion in active investments compared to over $200 trillion in public and fixed income markets. READ MORE