SPV
A special purpose vehicle, or SPV, is a legal entity formed for a specific purpose. In startup investing, an SPV commonly pools multiple investors into one vehicle that makes a single underlying investment.
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Usage can vary across firms, programs, and jurisdictions; this definition describes the venture-scouting context.