Business Pitch Dictionary by pitch.dog
Investor & fund types · Core

Venture capital firm

Also called: VC firm

ELI5

A professional firm that invests in startups.

Used in conversation

“The venture capital firm focuses on climate software.”

Definition

An organisation managing funds that invest in startups and growth companies.

Here “Venture capital firm” means: An organisation managing funds that invest in startups and growth companies.

Pitch context

You will see “Venture capital firm” in fundraising decks, data rooms, term sheets and investor conversations when the discussion reaches investor & fund types.

Why it matters: In investor & fund types, a loose definition can change rights, obligations, approval, disclosure or enforceability.

Caution

Meaning, enforceability and required process vary by jurisdiction and agreement; this definition is not legal advice.

Sources & evidence · 6

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