Where the Next Big Bets Lie for Venture Capitalists (Knowledge@Wharton)

Investors who have traditionally shied away from venture capital, like rich families, have begun to show interest in the sector, and wealth is growing around the globe. "Worldwide, there are 70,000 people with at least $30 million in assets each. And there are 950 billionaires in the world, with a total of more than $3.5 trillion in assets."

• Clean tech
• Clean water
• Medical devices
• Biotech
• Personalized Medicine
• Ailments of affluence, like obesity and diabetes.
• Cancer drugs