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The Changing Role of the Venture Capitalist: From Investor to Mentor

30.06.2025

For years, the term "venture capitalist" conjured the image of an investor providing capital and financial resources to promising startups. But as the global startup ecosystem has evolved—with rapid innovation, fierce competition, and increasingly complex markets—the role of the venture capitalist has transformed.

The Changing Role of the Venture Capitalist: From Investor to Mentor

For years, the term "venture capitalist" conjured the image of an investor providing capital and financial resources to promising startups. But as the global startup ecosystem has evolved—with rapid innovation, fierce competition, and increasingly complex markets—the role of the venture capitalist has transformed.