India, a land of vibrant culture and entrepreneurial spirit, thrives on the ingenuity and resourcefulness of its people. Amidst the bustling streets and urban landscapes, there lies a significant yet often overlooked segment of the economy – home-based enterprises. These businesses, operated from the comfort of one's home or nearby premises, constitute a crucial component of India's economic fabric, contributing to employment, productivity, and overall economic growth. 1. Evolution of Home-Based Workforce Over the past few decades, the landscape of home-based enterprises in India has witnessed both growth and flux. According to data sourced from the National Sample Survey, the number of home-based workers stood at approximately 47.14 million in 2004-05. This figure saw a modest increase to 49.20 million by 2011-12. However, a noticeable decline was observed in 2017-18, with the estimated count dropping to 41.85 million. Despite this fluctuation, home-based work consis
Venture capital investment is a way in which investors support entrepreneurial talent with finance and business skill to exploit market opportunities to obtain long term capital gain.
It's defined as an equity-related investment in the early stage of the growth-oriented business firm. In return, VC has a minority shareholding in the business and the irrevocable right to acquire it.
Five important things that happen in Venture Capital investment
- It works in new companies to raise fund
- It is a long-term investment in a growth-oriented firm.
- Active involvement of VC firm to managements and skills
- High risk-return spectrum
- It is early finance to firms until they are established