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What Is Venture Capital?
Venture capital is a widely used phrase that doesn´t have an exact definition.
It typically refers to investment funds or partnerships (and, increasingly, venture capital divisions within large corporations) that focus on investing in promising start-up and emerging companies. Venture capitalists (VCs) have invested in some of today´s most famous corporate names, including Apple, Genentech, Intel, and Compaq. Typically, the investment is in company stock — the venture capitalist gets an ownership interest for the money invested.
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