By Evan Vitale
(This is Part IV in our series on different types of capital, including debt capital, equity capital, private equity, venture capital, angel investors and investors).
Venture capital is another type of funding for businesses and startups. However, with venture capital (sometimes called “risk capital”), dollars are typically earmarked for startup or growing businesses.
These funds usually come from venture capital firms that specialize in building high-risk financial portfolios. In these cases, venture capital (also known as “VC”) is given to the startup company in exchange for equity in the company.
These investments are made to firms that have long-term growth potential for above-average returns.
See also:
What is Debt Capital?
What is Equity Capital?
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Evan Vitale is a multifaceted finance and accounting professional who provides Audit, Accounting, Tax, Due Diligence and Advisory services to Venture Capital Funds, Hedge Funds, Private Equity Funds, Family Offices, Small Business Investment Companies (SBICs), Funds of Funds, Other Investment Groups and their management companies.
Today’s market has made it extremely difficult to predict what the next day will bring. For Funds and Other Investment Vehicles, the expectations remain to balance the different opportunities with a continued focus on value creation in existing portfolios. The key to any successful organization is building and maintaining the trust of your investors. Evan has the expertise to help you shine in your investor’s eyes and stand apart from the competition.
Funds have special needs when it comes to finding an accounting firm to help them with their accounting, auditing, tax and financial due diligence projects. Managing a fund is complicated enough without having to build the infrastructure to have accounting and tax services handled also.
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