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This article describes the essence of venture capital market. Changes of the market and natural evolution of family businesses cause that family venture capital are becoming more important. This funds are stand out by many of the characteristics in comparison to the others. It can make them more efficient concerning invested capital as well as for economy. The article highlights importance of family venture capital in economy and demand for analysis how they function. The emphasis is put on the characteristics which are transferred from family businesses to family venture capital.