Venture capital in Lebanon stays hidden

If only every great idea could guarantee a swarm of investors knocking at your door. But the harsh reality is that, even after going through all the right motions (from hammering the fantastic idea into a solid business plan and assembling a capable team), entrepreneurs and growth-minded companies customarily face their greatest difficulties in attracting capital. And although nobody doubts that there is a shortage of liquidity in the country, most would-be business tycoons find that start-up money is even scarcer in Lebanon. Simply put, venture capital, for all those who are still asking themselves, refers to any investment in private and unlisted companies. Real venture capital is the investing in start-up and early stage companies. In Europe and North America, venture capital has long reached middle age, with the number of transactions being now levelled out. Once the domain of both little and big players, venture capital has become