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Venture capital
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silent partner
Financial services; Venture capital
An investor who does not have any management responsibilities but provides capital and shares liability for any losses experienced by the entity. Silent partners are liable for in any losses up to ...
small business investment companies (SBIC)
Financial services; Venture capital
SBICs (Small Business Investment Companies) are lending and investment firms that are licensed by the federal government. The licensing enables them to borrow from the federal government to ...
startup
Financial services; Venture capital
New business venture in its earliest stage of development.
accredited investor
Financial services; Venture capital
A high net worth investor who meets certain SEC requirements for certain restricted offerings. Accredited investors include institutional investors, company directors and executive officers, and high ...
acquisition
Financial services; Venture capital
The process through which one company takes over the controlling interest of another company. Acquisition includes obtaining supplies or services by contract or purchase order with appropriated or ...
add-on service
Financial services; Venture capital
The services provided by a venture capitalist other than monetary, such as helping to assemble a management team, finding potential customers, or helping to prepare the company for an IPO.
adventure capitalist
Financial services; Venture capital
An entrepreneur who helps other entrepreneurs financially and often plays an active role in the company's operations such as by occupying a seat on the board of directors, etc.
