ISCO Occupation Group 2412.11 Venture Capitalist

From Open Risk Manual

Definition

Venture Capitalist: Venture capitalists invest in young or small startup 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.

Essential Skills

  • Business Valuation Techniques
  • Create A Financial Plan
  • Build Business Relationships
  • Business Analysis
  • Analyse Financial Performance Of A Company
  • Funding Methods
  • Assess Financial Viability
  • Decide On Providing Funds
  • Analyse Business Plans
  • Analyse Financial Risk
  • Apply Technical Communication Skills
  • Perform Business Analysis
  • Make Strategic Business Decisions
  • Investment Analysis


Optional Skills

  • Perform Debt Investigation
  • Make Investment Decisions
  • Actuarial Science
  • Examine Credit Ratings
  • Develop Investment Portfolio
  • Apply Credit Risk Policy
  • Review Investment Portfolios
  • Analyse Market Financial Trends
  • Budget For Financial Needs
  • Maintain Client Debt Records
  • Manage Contracts
  • Debt Systems
  • Establish Investment Funds
  • Credit Control Processes
  • Liaise With Financiers
  • Analyse Loans
  • Obtain Financial Information
  • Modern Portfolio Theory
  • Financial Forecasting
  • Holding Company Activities


Alternative Names

  • Angel Investors
  • Investor
  • Seed Capital Investor
  • Financiers
  • Financier
  • Angel Investor
  • Investors
  • Seed Capital Investors


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