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Investment term of the day: venture capital

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Venture capital is financial capital provided to early-stage firms, such companies are usually high potential high-risk. Investors perceive long-term growth for their investment with an exit strategy.

Most venture capital comes from a group of investors, investment banks or financial institutions that pool investments. Venture capitalists will usually get significant control of company decisions.

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14 Apr 2014
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