8 things to understand about the current boom in U.S. venture capital

Last decade, it seemed the venture capital model was facing a serious crisis following the dot-com bubble. Funds weren’t producing positive returns. Partners were fleeing for other industries. And the industry’s very risk model was being called into question.
No more. 2016 was the year that cemented the industry’s return to a boom-time mentality and certified its influence on the U.S. economy. Despite a lack of exits — which could spell trouble down the line —