venture capital investment
a designated investment which, at the time the investment is made, is:
- (a) in a new or developing company or venture; or
- (b) in a management buy-out or buy-in; or
- (c) made as a means of financing the investee company or venture and accompanied by a right of consultation, or rights to information, or board representation, or management rights; or
- (d) acquired with a view to, or in order to, facilitate a transaction falling within (a) to (c).1