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Venture capital

adventure capitalist

Financial services; Venture capital

An entrepreneur who helps other entrepreneurs financially and often plays an active role in the company's operations such as by occupying a seat on the board of directors, etc.

benchmarks

Financial services; Venture capital

Performance milestones against which a company's success is measured. Benchmarks are often used by investors to help determine whether a company should receive additional funding or whether ...

minority enterprise small business investment companies (MESBICS)

Financial services; Venture capital

MESBICs (Minority Enterprise Small Business Investment Companies) are government-chartered venture firms that can invest only in companies that are at least 51 percent owned by members of a minority ...

pipeline

Financial services; Venture capital

Flow of upcoming underwriting deals.

owner-employee

Financial services; Venture capital

Sole proprietor or any individual who has ownership of at least one-fifth of the capital and/or profits associated with a given venture.

pari passu

Financial services; Venture capital

At an equal rate or pace, without preference.

private investment in public equity (PIPE)

Financial services; Venture capital

Private Investment in Public Equities. Investments by a private equity fund in a publicly traded company, usually at a discount.

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