Private Financing
/ˈpraɪvɪt ˈfaɪnænsɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) The process of obtaining funding or capital for business or project purposes through private sources rather than public or government funding.
The startup sought private financing to avoid diluting ownership through public stock offerings.
- (n.) A form of non-governmental investment arrangement often involving private equity, venture capital, or loans from private lenders.
Private financing enabled the real estate developer to proceed without government subsidies.
Forms
- private financing
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Commentary
In legal and financial documents, specifying the source of financing as private can affect terms, disclosure requirements, and regulatory oversight.
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