Venture capital firms typically earn 20%-30% of the profits generated from a venture capital fund, which is referred to as a:
Answer: (b), carried interest
The general partners of venture capital funds are typically compensated in two ways—(a) a 2% - 2 ½% annual fee based on funds under management and (b) an interest typically equal to 20% to 30% of the profits generated by the venture fund, referred to as a "carried interest."