The Hidden Web of Venture Capital: Unraveling the Mystery of America's Top Firms The venture capital industry is often shrouded in an aura of exclusivity, with its top performers appearing to defy gravity and explanation.
Beneath this surface, however, a more nuanced picture emerges – one that reveals as much about the industry's complexities as its successes.
Seven of the top ten companies by market capitalization today owe their success to VC backing when they were young and innovative.