If you didn't think Google had enough dominance in search, try this on for size: the search engine giant has started a venture capitalist fund. The areas they seek to invest are:
- Consumer Internet
- Software
- Clean-tech
- Bio-tech
- Health care
Google says more industries could be added in the future as their interest determines. Google says it will follow the best practices of "top-tier, financially focused venture capital firms" and place Googlers at the center of the effort.
Will Google be successful? I'm sure a lot of you have opinions on the matter. Let 'em rip in the comments.
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