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Venture capital returns improved in the fourth quarter of 2009, according to the Cambridge Associates U.S. Venture Capital Index, the performance benchmark of the National Venture Capital Association. Fourth quarter returns saw a 3.3 percent rise, ending the year with a 3 percent return overall, on average.

The key words here are “short-term improvements,” however, because performance continued to decline in the 5- and 10-year periods ending in the quarter.

To read the full, original article click on this link: Venture Returns Rose 3 Percent Last Year, But Longer Term Returns Are Still Hurting

Author: Robin Wauters