Venture capitalists tend to favor certain industries over others depending on the state of the economy and industries and sectors within the economy. This quick tip gives you the rundown for 2011 and looks back before the Great Recession.

What is venture capital and how do you find it? Venture capital is often the financing choice that start-up business firms must make in order to get financing. Owners have to know the basics of venture capital, what venture capitalists want in return for their money, and how to attract them.