Venture Capital

Venture capital is a type of equity financing that addresses the funding needs of entrepreneurial companies that for reasons of size, assets, and stage of development cannot seek capital from more traditional sources, such as public markets and banks. Venture capital investments are generally made as cash in exchange for shares and an active role in the invested company.

  • About Venture Capital | Understanding Venture Capital | Angel Investors | Understanding Equity Capital | The Venture Capital Process About Venture Capital Venture capital is a type of equity financing that addresses the ...
  • The Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) Program works with private investment funds licensed as SBICs to provide growth capital to U.S. small businesses. Although SBICs regulated by SBA, they are private, ...

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