Venture capitalists seek high-risk, high-return investments that meet specific criteria. To obtain venture capital funding, a company must demonstrate that it has a unique, compelling business idea that addresses a large problem; a sizable market opportunity in an area not already saturated; sustainable competitive advantages over direct competitors and alternative solutions; a strong founding team capable of executing the idea; realistic financial projections; and validation that customers are interested in the solution. Meeting all of these criteria increases the chances of attracting venture capital investment.