venture capitalist

venture capitalist

Term used of an investor who provides capital to either start-up ventures or support small companies who wish to expand but do not have access to public funding.

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venture capitalist or VC

Financial services; Private equity

An individual or entity that specialises in providing venture capital financing.

capitalist

Economy; International economics

1. An owner (or sometimes only a manager) of capital. 2. Associated or identified with capitalism.

capitalist

Language; Dictionaries

One who has capital; one who has money for investment, or money invested; esp. a person of large property, which is employed in business.

venture

Printing & publishing; Publishing

A small company, usually new or renewed, that recognizes an unmet or inadequately met market need, and provides a distinctive solution in a competitive manner, which is ...

Venture capital

Financial services; Venture capital

Financing for new businesses, a high-risk but high potential return investment strategy.

Exit strategy

Financial services; Venture capital

A means for business owners or venture capitalists to "cash out" on an investment previously made, potentially through an IPO or M&A.

first-round financing

Financial services; Venture capital

First investment in a company made by external investors.

follow-on

Financial services; Venture capital

Subsequent investment made by an investor who has made a previous investment in the company, generally a later stage investment in comparison to the initial investment.

full ratchet

Financial services; Venture capital

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fund of funds

Financial services; Venture capital

Fund of Funds is an investment vehicle designed to invest in a diversified group of investment funds such as a mutual fund that invests in other mutual funds.

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