Venture capital is a type of private equity financing that is provided by venture capital firms or funds to startups, early-stage, and emerging companies that have been deemed to have high growth potential or which have demonstrated high growth. Venture capital firms evaluate the potential and risks associated with these ventures before committing their resources.
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