Economics B A-Level
Venture capital
What Venture capital means in Economics B A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Venture capital
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
Investment from individuals or firms into early-stage, high-potential, high-risk start-ups, often in exchange for equity and a say in management.
Topics that use Venture capital
- Types and sources of credit and the impact of credit within the economy (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
Related terms
- Aggregate demand
- Business investment
- Financial institutions
- Leasing
- Loan
- Overdraft
- Share capital
- Trade credit
Using Venture capital in the exam
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