Yes To Venture Capital, But Count The Costs

With the recent DBJ Venture capital conference, there has been renewed interest in the venture capital market in Jamaica, and a lot of effort is behind the establishment of same. In her weekly Sunday Gleaner column, Yaneek Page considers the Good, Bad And Ugly Sides of Venture Capital, a must read for those who want to quickly get up to speed with what’s at stake. In the article she states;

For many, venture capitalists would be a welcome and long- overdue addition to the financial landscape, particularly given its potential to advance Jamaica’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, drive innovation and boost small business growth.

At the same time, venture capital isn’t all a bed of roses. It has major drawbacks for entrepreneurs which are not commonly known.

Read her 6 bad and ugly points to watch out for! It certainly won’t be a bed of roses.