Venture capital: related pages

An individual investor who invests in a start-up that is unable to raise venture capital.

The checks that are carried out before a major transaction: by bidders before a takeover offer, by underwriters before an IPO.

MBO

The acquisition of a business by (a consortium including) its existing management.

Private equity

Investment is unlisted companies, including the takeover and de-listing of listed companies.

Vulture capitalist

Either a venture capitalist who deprives inventors and entrepreneurs of control of their businesses, or an investor who specialises in bottom fishing.