Venture Funding

Description of Venture Funding. Explanation.

Definition Venture Funding. Description.

Venture Funding is the round of funding for intended new, growth businesses, typically following seed funding. Usually provided by professional, outside investors, called Venture Capitalists. Generally made as cash in exchange for shares in a new Start-up Company, venture capital investments are usually high risk, but offer the potential for above-average returns.

Venture capital can also include managerial and technical expertise.

Compare with: Initial Public Offering  |  Venture Capitalists  |  Vulture Capitalist

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End of description Venture Funding. An explanation.