Ventures

• The term is used for a range of different arrangements between two or more firms
• Most ventures usually involve companies in the early stage of development with high growth potential
• Venture capitalists or larger companies invest in these companies knowing that the risk is high but the rewards are equally high
• Corporate venturing is a type of venture capital, it is essentially where a large company takes an equity stake in a smaller company, it supports the smaller businesses, but creates income or cost savings for both parties