Beyond the Big Guys: 13 Smaller VCs to Keep on Your Radar (Infographic)A look at up-and-coming venture capital firms and what they like to invest in.
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Almost half ofventure capitaldollars were raised by five firms in the three months ending in September, according to the most recent report from theNational Venture Capital Association.
尽管最高-heavy VC market in the U.S. dominated by a handful of large players, there are a lot of smaller, active, up-and-coming VC firms in the U.S. that ought to be paid attention to. The infographic below, generated byPulp PR，highlights 13 U.S. venture capital firms, each with a total fund size of less than $150 million, as well as their particular area of interest.
For example,Hatteras Venture Partners，headquartered in Durham, N.C., is a $125 million fund focused on health and biopharm startups.槲树合资公司合作伙伴，based in Austin, Texas, is a $109 million fund with particular interest in digital media and social media startups.
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While the biggest VC firms may get all the attention, being backed by a smaller firm may be a better move. A report from the Kansas City, Mo.-based entrepreneurship organizationThe Kauffman Foundation两年前发布的“We Have Met The Enemy…And He Is Us，" slammed the VC market for being dysfunctional and suggested that Kauffmanwould itself invest in smaller VC funds going forward. Experts argue that at smaller VC firms, thepartners are more hands on and more committed to seeing the companies they invest in succeed.
If you're seeking VC backing, have a look at the infographic below for some inspiration.
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