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What Is Venture Capital?

September 25, 2005 /

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Venture capital is a widely used phrase that doesn´t have an exact definition.

It typically refers to investment funds or partnerships (and, increasingly, venture capital divisions within large corporations) that focus on investing in promising start-up and emerging companies. Venture capitalists (VCs) have invested in some of today´s most famous corporate names, including Apple, Genentech, Intel, and Compaq. Typically, the investment is in company stock — the venture capitalist gets an ownership interest for the money invested.

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* How Much Do Angels Invest? http://www.allbusiness.com/articles/FinanceAccounting/1401-32-1858.html

* The Structure of a Venture Capital Investment http://www.allbusiness.com/articles/FinanceAccounting/917-32-1858.html

* Venture Capital Financing http://www.allbusiness.com/articles/StartingBusiness/585-25-1792.html

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