As part of the deal, Nottingham City Council will set up a venture capital investment fund for new start-ups.

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The qualified solicitor also worked as an investment banker and venture capital fund manager and was named in The Power List of the UK's 100 most influential black Britons.

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Short Definition : Venture Capital (VC) Funding is an investment fund that manages money from investors who are seeking private equity stakes in startups and small to medium sized firms with strong growth potential.

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As a venture capital fund, IGNIA looks for early-stage investment opportunities in entrepreneurs and their businesses.

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Venture capital funds, like hedge funds, are investment vehicles the average investor, or pension fund executive for that matter, is likely to know the least about.

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