Glossary
Venture Capital
A type of private equity financing that investors provide to startup companies and small businesses that are believed to have long-term growth potential
Vertical Integration
A strategy whereby a company owns or controls its suppliers, distributors, or retail locations to control its value or supply chain
Vesting
The process by which an employee earns the right to keep the company's contribution to their retirement plan, stock options, or benefits, usually over a period of time
Volatility
A statistical measure of the dispersion of returns for a given security or market index, often measured by standard deviation