Though now forgotten, much of the early european settlements in the Americas came from a sort of proto venture capital. Both Jamestown and the Mayflower for exa

Though now forgotten, much of the early european settlements in the Americas came from a sort of proto venture capital. Both Jamestown and the Mayflower for example, were private ventures with the intent of turning a profit. Of course many details remain to be filled in. While they sought gold, it's not clear that any riches will be found on the moon.