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Definitions for: venture capital
venture capital

financing source for new businesses or turnaround ventures that usually combine much risk with potential for high return. There are various stages of venture capital, such as beginning with seed money and then proceeding to the development stage. Sources of venture capital include wealthy individuals, small business investment companies, and limited partnerships.

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National Venture Capital Association
Venture capital organizations, corporate financiers, and individual venture capitalists who are responsible for investing private capital in young companies on a professional basis. Fosters a broader understanding of the importance ...

Members: 335
Founded: 1973
Dues: organization, $1,000-$26,000 annual.