VENTURE CAPITAL & PRIVATE EQUITY
- February 2, 2022
- Posted by: OptimizeIAS Team
- Category: DPN Topics
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VENTURE CAPITAL & PRIVATE EQUITY
TOPIC: Economy
Context- The Union Government has proposed to set up an expert committee to examine and suggest measures to boost venture capital (VC) and private equity (PE) investments.
Concept-
- VCs and PE investors infused more than ₹5.5 lakh crore last year facilitating one of the largest start-up and growth ecosystems.
- The committee will help address issues around coordination among multiple agencies and departments such as the RBI, SEBI, Finance Ministry, DPIIT and Commerce Ministry.
Venture Capital & Private Equity-
- Private equity is capital invested in a company or other entity that is not publicly listed or traded.
- Venture capital is funding given to startups or other young businesses that show potential for long-term growth.
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