### Question
How is the term venture capital defined?


### Answer
The term **venture capital** is defined in *15 U.S.C. § 690* as the following:

> capital in the form of equity capital investments, as that term is defined in section 683(g)(4) of this title

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 690*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 14B-SMALL BUSINESS INVESTMENT PROGRAM > SUBCHAPTER III-INVESTMENT DIVISION PROGRAMS > Part C-Renewable Fuel Capital Investment Pilot Program**

