What is 'venture capital'? Definition & meaning

A type of financing that investors provide to startups, who sometimes announce getting said financing in TechCrunch, to big fanfare.

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Net Income (NI)

The money a firm is left with from sales after subtracting taxes and different business costs.

Xetra

A trading venue operated by the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.

Withholding Tax

A tax deduction made at the source of the payment.

Money laundering

A method of moving money obtained illicitly through the financial system so it can be used legally.

Wall Street

A street in New York that became a figure of speech for the financial markets of the US.

Beta

Learn what Beta stands for in finance.

Nominal amount

The face value of a gilt. It represents the amount that will be repaid to the holder at maturity and is also used to calculate the dividend or coupon payment.

Margin call

Learn what a margin call stands for in financial terms.

Know Your Customer (KYC)

A legal requirement for financial firms to understand exactly who their customers are. Used to prevent money laundering and terrorist financing.

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