Definition 1.
VC. Funds made available for startup firms and small businesses with exceptional growth potential. Managerial and technical expertise are often also provided. also called risk capital.
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Definition 2.
Capital made available to fledgling operations by venture capitalists, who take a large stake in exchange for risking their money. Venture capital has played a major role in the development of Silicon Valley technology firms, among others.
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Definition 3.
An investment in a start-up business that is perceived to have excellent growth prospects but does not have access to capital markets. Type of financing sought by early-stage companies seeking to grow rapidly.
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Definition 4.
Money and resources made available to startup firms and small businesses with exceptional growth potential.
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