venture capital
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.
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Related Terms
angel, mezzanine financing, IPO, add-on service, adventure capitalist, corporate venture capital, entrepreneur, invisible venture capital, reports and records, startup
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trade sale, venture capitalist
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