venture capitalists

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• Venture capital — (also known as VC or Venture) is a type of private equity capital typically provided to immature, high potential, growth companies in the interest of generating a return through an eventual realization event such as an IPO or trade sale of the… …   Wikipedia

• Venture networking — is defined as the process of networking people seeking investment of various stages, with people who have the financial (or other means) for the purpose of establishing or growing business ventures. Traditional investment routes Venture… …   Wikipedia

• venture capitalist — ➔ capitalist1 * * * venture capitalist UK US noun [C] FINANCE ► a person or financial organization that invests in new businesses, especially ones that involve risk: »The internet start up is looking to raise €5 million from venture capitalists… …   Financial and business terms

• venture capitalist — venture capitalists N COUNT A venture capitalist is someone who makes money by investing in high risk projects. [BUSINESS] …   English dictionary

• venture philanthropy — (VEN.chur fuh.LAN.thruh.pee) n. Philanthropy that uses the principles and techniques of venture capitalism. venture philanthropist n. venture philanthropic adj. Example Citation: Now, Myers, a general partner in the Mayfield Fund, a venture… …   New words

• Venture-Capital-Backed IPO — The selling to the public of shares in a company that has previously been funded primarily by private investors. The alternative to an IPO for a venture capital backed company is an acquisition (getting purchased by another company). Both options …   Investment dictionary

• Venture Capital Journal — The Venture Capital Journal, or VCJ, is a monthly glossy magazine that covers investment trends, financing techniques and private equity personalities. The magazine, founded in 1961, focuses on venture capital and features expert analysis and… …   Wikipedia

• Venture Capital Funds — An investment fund that manages money from investors seeking private equity stakes in startup and small and medium size enterprises with strong growth potential. These investments are generally characterized as high risk/high return opportunities …   Investment dictionary

• Venture Capital — Money provided by investors to startup firms and small businesses with perceived long term growth potential. This is a very important source of funding for startups that do not have access to capital markets. It typically entails high risk for… …   Investment dictionary

• venture capitalist — /ˌventʃə kæpɪt(ə)lɪst/ noun a finance house or private individual specialising in providing venture capital. Abbreviation VC ▪▪▪ ‘…along with the stock market boom of the 1980s, the venture capitalists piled more and more funds into the buyout… …   Dictionary of banking and finance

• Venture Capitalist — An investor who either provides capital to startup ventures or supports small companies that wish to expand but do not have access to public funding. Venture capitalists usually expect higher returns for the additional risks taken …   Investment dictionary