The introduction of a venture capital market in Jamaica appears to be on the horizon, with a major conference to be held in Kingston later this week and one of Jamaica's leading credit unions announcing plans to launch a venture fund later this year, among other developments.
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.
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