Venture Capital

Venture capital is money invested by an individual or group that is willing to take the risk of funding a new business in exchange for an agreed share of the profits.

 The venture capitalist will want a return on their investment as well as input into how the business is run.

Venture capital is money that investors provide to a company that is starting up or expanding. Venture capital is usually used when there is an element of risk with the business.


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