Something Ventured

Something Ventured lifts the curtain to offer a glimpse into a somewhat murky but endlessly fascinating world that many may never truly experience for themselves: the world of venture capitalism. Featuring interviews with representatives from several major Fortune 500 companies, including Apple, Cisco, Intel, and Atari, the documentary tells the stories of the venture capitalists who were pivotal in the creation, launch, and early success of some of today’s most famous corporations.

Covering nearly thirty years, Something Ventured explores the world of venture capitalism during the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s. The film provides a detailed look at how this microcosm of finance has evolved over the decades and what it may look like in the future. The modern world has been shaped by venture capitalists, and the film makes this clear to economists and laypeople alike.