Can The U.S. Government Succeed As A VC? 6 Strategic Questions [Forbes]
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Washington has now designated several industries, including semiconductors and rare earths, as critical to national security and began investing directly in them. The next step is even more striking – the U.S. government is beginning to function as a venture capitalist. Its new investment in Pat Gelsinger's tech venture xLight and earlier investment in ReElement Technologies mark a shift toward direct, equity-based bets on emerging ventures.. This follows other major investments in larger companies such as MP Materials and Intel. Here are 6 strategic questions that will determine whether the U.S. can succeed as a VC. #1. What is the goal? It is difficult to serve two goals – and do it well. Silicon Valley VCs have a single goal: generate outsized financial returns. Even with this singular goal, leading VCs estimate that only about 15 funds capture about 95% - 97% of all VC profits ( https://www.forbes.com/sites/dileeprao/2025/10/15/vc-entrepreneurs-vs-unicorn-entrepreneurs-8
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