venture capitalist

Venture capitalists invest in young or small start-up companies by providing private funding. They research potential markets and particular product opportunities to help business owners develop or expand a business. They provide business advice, technical expertise, and network contacts based on their experience and activities. They do not assume executive managerial positions within the company, but have a say in its strategic direction.

Alternative Labels

angel investor

financier

investor

seed capital investor

venture capitalist

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

analyse business plans analyse financial performance of a company analyse financial risk apply technical communication skills assess financial viability build business relationships create a financial plan decide on providing funds make strategic business decisions perform business analysis

Essential Knowledge

business analysis business valuation techniques funding methods investment analysis

Optional Skills and Competences

analyse loans analyse market financial trends apply credit risk policy budget for financial needs develop investment portfolio establish investment funds examine credit ratings liaise with financiers maintain client debt records make investment decisions manage contracts obtain financial information perform debt investigation review investment portfolios

Optional Knowledge

actuarial science credit control processes debt systems financial forecasting holding company activities modern portfolio theory

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/659b0ffd-337c-4a1f-82e3-2730812279de

Status

released

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