Seed Capital

Investments in research projects or at idea stage prior to commercialisation

Venture Capital

Risk capital being invested in companies with significant growth potential. Short investment horizon (3-7 years) and high ROI expectations

Pitching

The presentation of a company, business idea or product, usually with a high intensity. See the «Perfect Pitching» below

Private Equity

Usually active investment funds investing in mature companies in order to increase value through restructuring or reorganizing the entity.

M&A

«Mergers&Acquisition» In reality it means the process a company goes through prior to a sale