Question:Why would a teachers' pension fund, a seemingly conservative pool of capital, invest in a venture capital firm?
A They are secretly trying to generate income without letting the teachers know.
B The investment in a venture capital firm is most likely a small, though the riskiest, portion of their overall portfolio.
C They don't see it as risky and trust the venture capital firm to generate big returns.
D There are no laws protecting the teachers; so the pension fund can invest as they deem fit.