Money used to fund startup firms in exchange for shares of ownership that are expected to be cashed out within a few years as the successful startups go public or are acquired. The greater availabilit [..]

An investment in a start-up business that is perceived to have excellent growth prospects but does not have access to capital markets. Type of financing sought by early-stage companies seeking to grow [..]

Source of funding for start-up companies that entails some investment risk but offers the potential of above-average gains. Also called "risk capital." Some sources of venture capital come f [..]

Money invested in a new business which is expected to make a lot of profit but which also involves considerable risk.

Investments that provide "seed" or start-up capital, early-stage financing, or mezzanine financing to companies that are in the early stages of development and require additional capital for expansion. The equity financing of new or growing private companies.

Venture capital funds or firms invest in small start-up companies or in the expansion of existing private, unlisted companies. Their investments are high risk; the returns can be high but so can the failure rate. Venture capital firms obtain their funding from private investors or institutional investors. Profits are often taken when the company is [..]

Venture capital is financing provided by wealthy independent investors, banks, and partnerships to help new businesses get started, reach the next level of growth, or go public. In return for the money they put up, also called risk capital, the investors may play a role in the company's management as well as receive some combination of equi [..]

Definition VC. Funds made available for startup firms and small businesses with exceptional growth potential. Managerial and technical expertise are often also provided. also called risk capital.

An investment in a start-up business that is perceived to have excellent growth prospects but that does not have access to capital markets.

is critical to small business owners who wish to expand their businesses or to those who plan to start a small business. The small business owner must have more than the desire to build a business. In [..]

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Investment company whose primary objective is capital growth. New ASSETS invested largely in companies that are developing new ideas, products, or processes.

The term given to early-stage investments. There is often confusion surrounding this term. Many people use the term venture capital very loosely and what they actually mean is private equity

Funds that are invested by a third party in a business venture, as either equity or a form of debt.

Capital funded to startup companies in its early stages with long term growth potential.

A means of financing the start-up, development, expansion or purchase of a company. A venture capitalist receives an agreed proportion of the company in return for providing the requested funding.

Risk capital extended to start–up or small going concerns.

This is an important source of funding for start-ups. Venture Capital firms of VC Funds raise money from investors to then invest it in early-stage companies and take a significant share or ownership [..]

Important source for financing start-up companies or others embarking on new Turnaround ventures that entail some investment risk but offer the potential for above average future profits; also called [..]

Financing provided (usually in higher-risk ventures) in exchange for an equity stake in a business or project. This form of raising capital is popular among new companies, or ventures, with limited op [..]

A term used interchangeably with private equity. AMP Capital defines Venture Capital as finance provided by one or more private investors to help the development of a relatively young business. American venture capital houses tend to refer to venture capital as investment in technology related businesses.

Investment capital for generally small and medium-sized companies with high growth potential that invest in innovative technologies, such as environmental protection and computer systems. Venture capital financings are frequently conducted by a lending institution and accompanied by management consulting services.

the process by which investors fund early stage, more risk oriented business endeavors. A venture capital funding arrangement will typically entail relinquishing fifty percent or more ownership and co [..]

Venture capital is money used to support new or unusual commercial undertakings; equity, risk or speculative capital. This funding is provided to new or existing firms that exhibit above-average growt [..]

An investment in a start-up business, which is perceived to have excellent growth prospects but whose high level of risk limits its access to the Capital markets. This is typical of financing extended [..]

Equity and risk capital for new entrepreneurial ventures, invested in a stage earlier than other capital would normally be available. The capital bridge before accessing capital markets. Venture capit [..]

A common term for funds that are invested by a third party in a business either as equity or as a form of secondary debt. In the event of failure or business wind-up. These funds rank behind all other [..]

Venture capital is a type of private Equity capital typically provided by professional, outside investors to new, High-potential-growth companies in the Interest of taking the company to an IPO. Ventu [..]

Money provided to a company in its early stages in return for a share in equity. Though such investment may be considered high risk:high reward, investors with sound business acumen are usually able t [..]

Venture capital refers to money that is invested in early-stage businesses and start-ups. It plays a vital role in supporting innovation, particularly in the technology sector. If a tech startup is pi [..]

A specialist form of high-risk financing provided for small, new companies by speculative investors.

Private equity investing in young, and therefore more risky,companies.

Venture capital is independently managed, dedicated capital focusing on equity or equity-linked investments in privately held, high-growth companies. ...

A common term for funds that are invested by a third party in a business either as equity or as a form of secondary debt. In the event of failure or business wind-up, these funds rank behind all other secured creditors.

 a type of private equity that focuses on investments in startup and early stage companies with long-term, high-growth potential.

Investment company whose primary objective is capital growth. New assets invested largely in companies that are developing new ideas, products, or processes.

Venture capital is a form of financing for small, early-stage, emerging firms. Venture capital is typically invested in small, early-stage, emerging firms that the investors deem capable of growing fa [..]

Commonly refers to funds that are invested by a third party i n a business either as equity or as a form of secondary debt.

Capital which has been invested in small companies in their infancy, generally considered to be higher risk investments than a publicly listed company. Venture capitalists will usually receive an equity share in the company in return.

Funds available to invest in new or unproven business enterprises.

Equity provided by specialized venture capital companies or funds to start-up companies, e.g. in high-tech sectors, that are unable to finance their own growth.

Money raised by companies to finance new, risky ventures. Volatility

An investment in a start-up business that is perceived to have excellent growth prospects but does not have access to capital markets. Type of financing sought by early-stage companies seeking to grow [..]