Private placement
A private placement is an offering of securities that is not registered as a public offering and instead relies on an exemption from registration.
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Investor.gov explains that Regulation D private placements are unregistered offerings with limited disclosure and resale constraints.
Source: Private Placements under Regulation D
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Usage can vary across firms, programs, and jurisdictions; this definition describes the venture-scouting context.