Practical Law UK Glossary 1-107-7540 (Approx. 3 pages)
Glossary
Venture capital
A type of private equity finance. It is typically held through investment funds, often structured as a limited partnership, with the aim of investing in unquoted securities. Recipients of venture capital investment are often early-stage or smaller companies with strong growth potential. Venture capital might be employed through direct investment in target companies, or as finance for acquisitions such as a management buyout.