(Here's a direct download of the report via the NVCA site).

点击这里可从美国风险投资协会网站直接下载该报告。

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The National Venture Capital Association (NVCA), whose annual meeting kicks off on May 4th, reckons the industry faces “unprecedented challenges”.

将在5月4日举行年会的美国风险投资协会则认为该行业正面对着“前所未有的挑战”。

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According to the NVCA, 67% of 500 venture capitalists and CEOs polled predicted IPO volume will increase and 55% predicted IPO quality will rebound in 2011.

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Last week, research from NVCA showed that only five companies went public in the third quarter, falling 77% from the second quarter, and 64% from the year before.

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Mr Heesen of the NVCA points out that the notion of making it easier for America to attract the best and brightest has already won some bipartisan support.

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