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About Venture Capital
Starting and growing a business always require capital. Thereare a number of alternative methods to fund growth. Theseinclude the owner or proprietor’s own capital, arranging debtfinance, or seeking an equity partner, as is the case withprivate equity and venture capital
Venture capital is money provided by an outside investor tofinance a new, growing, or troubled business.
 The venture capitalist provides the funding knowing thatthere’s a significant risk associated with the company’sfuture profits and cash flow.
 
Capital is invested in exchange for an equity stake in the business ratherthan given as a loan, and the investor hopes the investment will yield abetter-than-average return.
Venture capital is an important source of funding for start-up and othercompanies that have a limited operating history and don’t have accessto capital markets.
A venture capital firm (VC) typically looks for new and small businesseswith a perceived long- term growth potential that will result in a largepayout for investors.
When venture capitalists invest in a business they typically require aseat on the company's board of directors. They tend to take a minorityshare in the company and usually do not take day-to-day control.
Rather, professional venture capitalists act as mentors and aim toprovide support and advice on a range of management, sales andtechnical issues to assist the company to develop its full potential.
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