risk (venture) capital
1Venture capital — (also known as VC or Venture) is a type of private equity capital typically provided to immature, high potential, growth companies in the interest of generating a return through an eventual realization event such as an IPO or trade sale of the… …
2venture capital — capital invested in a business where the chances of success are uncertain. Glossary of Business Terms 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… …
3venture capital — see capital Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996. venture capital …
4venture capital — ☆ venture capital n. funds invested or available for investment at considerable risk of loss in potentially highly profitable enterprises; risk capital …
5venture capital — ► NOUN ▪ capital invested in a project in which there is a substantial element of risk …
6Venture capital financing — To start a new company or to bring a new product to the market, the venture may need to attract financial funding. There are several categories of financing possibilities. If it is a small venture, then perhaps the venture can rely on family… …
7Venture capital — 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 rapidly. The New York Times Financial… …
8Venture Capital Trust - VCT — A type of publicly listed closed end fund found in the United Kingdom. A venture capital trust is designed as a way for individual investors to gain access to venture capital investments via the capital markets. Its mandate is to seek out… …
9venture capital — noun wealth available for investment in new or speculative enterprises • Syn: ↑risk capital • Derivationally related forms: ↑venture capitalist • Hypernyms: ↑capital, ↑working capital * * * noun [noncount] …
10Venture Capital Funds — An investment fund that manages money from investors seeking private equity stakes in startup and small and medium size enterprises with strong growth potential. These investments are generally characterized as high risk/high return opportunities …
