A firm or individual providing financial capital to small businesses in exchange for an ownership stake in the company is called a(n):

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A venture capitalist is someone who invests money in a startup or small business in exchange for equity. They provide financial capital to help the business grow and succeed, and in return, receive a portion of the ownership and potential profits of the company. This is different from a corporate raider or takeover specialist, who typically acquire ownership of a company through hostile takeover tactics, rather than investing capital for growth.

A Firm or Individual Providing Financial Capital to Small Businesses