The study highlights the expanding scope of research in venture capital (VC) and private equity (PE), reflecting the dynamic evolution of these investment fields. Traditionally centered around financing mechanisms and capital allocation, research in VC and PE has now broadened to include topics such as adoption, governance structures, and syndication strategies. This diversification indicates a growing recognition of the multifaceted nature of VC and PE, where investment decisions are shaped by economic, behavioral, and structural factors beyond simple financial returns.,One key trend identified is the blurring of boundaries between VC and PE investments, where private equity funds increasingly participate in VC-style deals. This style drift suggests that investors are seeking opportunities across both domains, leveraging hybrid investment strategies to optimize risk and return. Such trends call for interdisciplinary research that integrates insights from finance, economics, entrepreneurship, and policy studies to better understand the shifting dynamics of these investment vehicles.,Understanding VC and PE is critical for investors, entrepreneurs, and policymakers, as it informs investment strategies, fundraising approaches, and regulatory frameworks. Key emerging research areas include the impact of VC adoption on startup success, the behavioral influences behind investment decisions, and the role of VC and PE in promoting sustainability and social impact. These insights have significant practical applications, helping investors optimize their portfolios, enabling policymakers to design effective regulations, and equipping entrepreneurs with a deeper understanding of how to navigate fundraising and business growth in the evolving VC and PE landscape.,

This study offers a state-of-the-art analysis of the current trends and future directions in venture capital (VC) and private equity (PE), leveraging a bibliometric approach to examine high-quality research in these areas of financing. With over 22 citations and 25K accesses, the study provides a comprehensive overview of VC and PE research, synthesizing key findings and insights to capture the evolving landscape of these investment fields.,To ensure a thorough exploration, the study analyzes two distinct datasets: one focused on venture capital and the other on private equity. These separate literature corpora are carefully scrutinized to uncover patterns, performance metrics, and emerging trends in research across both domains. The bibliometric analysis offers a deeper understanding of how academic research has progressed in these fields, identifying the influence of key studies, influential authors, and interdisciplinary connections that have shaped the current state of VC and PE research. By synthesizing data from these comprehensive literature reviews, the study aims to provide a robust framework for understanding the scientific evolution of both venture capital and private equity, highlighting key themes, gaps in research, and future areas of focus that will continue to influence both academic inquiry and practical application in the industry.