Venture capital 
     

Funds made available for startup firms and small businesses with high growth potential.

The term should apply primarily to early-stage investments, so it should not include buyout investing, mezzanine investing, fund of fund, angel investors, business angels...

However most people use the term venture capital very loosely and really mean private equity.

Our glossary of financial terms let you find the terms and definitions that are commonly used in venture capital and business financing. Use the form below to find a term.
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  • Angel Financing and Venture Capital Criteria
    Investors will look to gain a clear understanding of the company from the business plan, including how much capital is required, how profits will be generated, the unique aspects of the company and its competitive advantages.
    Read more: Venture capital criteria
  • How to Deliver a Winning Business Plan Presentation
    While a strong business idea and a well written plan may generate the interest of equity providers, investors ultimately commit capital to people and not just plans. The ability to produce and present a compelling presentation of the company’s potential and management’s capability is therefore one of the most critical aspects of actually securing funding.
    Read more: Business Plan Presentation
 

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