Many consider venture capitalists to be the rock stars of the investing world. The perks of success in this field can be impressive to say the least -- a jet-set lifestyle, money to burn and entrepreneurs clamoring to have their ideas heard by you; that's the allure of venture capital (VC 
).
But how can that world translate into gains for your own portfolio? It can, if you know where to look.
From VC to IPO and Beyond
About a decade ago, a couple of students living in California decided to create a business based on a new search engine they developed called BackRub. Just one problem: Neither student had the money or experience to develop their technology into a profitable company. These days, that company -- now known as Google (GOOG Quote) -- is a Wall Street darling, due in no small part to venture capital. And Google is no exception; it's hard to name a technology or life-sciences company that VC hasn't affected. ...
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