Corporate and Independent VCs offer unique value to portfolio companies.
The study compared how independent venture capitalists and corporate venture capitalists help new technology companies. Independent VCs focus on raising money, hiring key staff, and improving the organization. Corporate VCs are better at building commercial credibility, improving technology, and helping the company grow. Both types of investors provide different but complementary support to the companies they invest in. It's beneficial for companies to have both types of investors to help them succeed.