venture capital – n : often referred to by its
acronym, VC; a general term for money that is invested in equity securities
(stock) of early-stage, high-growth and/or high-potential companies that are
privatelyheld (i.e., their stock is not publicly traded on an exchange).
Venture capital is a high-risk asset class, and consequently venture capital
investors seek high rates of return on investment. Sources of venture capital
include friends and family, angel investors, venture capital firms, corporate
venture capital groups, as well as corporate strategic investors.
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