Some venture-capital firms are using analytics in hopes of making venture investing less of an art and more of a science. In recent years a small group of emerging venture firms have been testing ways to remake the art of venture capital and turn it into more of a science. Correlation Ventures brings proprietary data analytics and predictive computing into its decision-making on joining deals as a co-investor. Using the latest technology to find the best deals and help startups grow can make venture investors stand out from the crowd. And what if the venture firms embracing computer analytics succeed?

Source: Wall Street Journal April 25, 2017 02:10 UTC