Investing in Taboo Industries: The Case for Bold Capital
Why investing in taboo industries like sex tech and psychedelics is gaining traction among bold, impact-focused investors.
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Investing in Taboo Industries: The Case for Bold Capital Why Investors Are Rethinking Investing in Taboo Industries Venture capital has long shied away from investing in taboo industries like sex tech, psychedelics, gambling, and even alternative wellness. But that mindset is starting to change. Investing in taboo industries is no longer just a provocative idea—it’s a conversation rooted in market opportunity, shifting societal norms, and overlooked innovation. These sectors are drawing serious attention from impact investors who see beyond stigma to spot untapped potential. Image Credits:MirageC / Getty Images Whether it's the booming sex tech space or the promising field of psychedelic medicine, funding these controversial categories may offer financial, cultural, and systemic returns. By sidelining these industries, traditional venture capital might be missing some of the most disruptive ideas of our time. Investing in Taboo Industries: Why Now? The taboo label often stems from social discomfort, not a la…