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Venture fund

A venture fund pools capital from investors and is managed by a general partner or manager that selects and supports a portfolio of investments under a defined strategy.

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Angel networkAn angel network is a group or organization through which individual investors share deal flow, diligence, expertise, and sometimes coordinated investment processes.Co-investmentCo-investment is an investment made alongside another investor, usually a fund, lead investor, financial sponsor, or syndicate lead, into the same company or transaction.Direct angel investingDirect angel investing means an individual invests into a startup or its financing instrument directly, usually after sourcing and evaluating the opportunity personally or through a network.

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Usage can vary across firms, programs, and jurisdictions; this definition describes the venture-scouting context.