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venture capital

funds invested or available for investment at considerable risk of loss in potentially highly profitable enterprises; risk capital

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Modifies a noun

  • fund: Equity investors can take the form of leveraged buyout funds, venture capital funds or corporations.

Noun used with modifier

  • equity: Experience in M&A, MBO/MBI, IPOs, joint ventures, private equity and/or venture capital work is preferred.
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