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


### Answer
The term **developmental venture capital** is defined in *7 U.S.C. § 2009cc* as the following:

> capital in the form of equity capital investments in rural business investment companies with an objective of fostering economic development in rural areas

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 2009cc*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 50-AGRICULTURAL CREDIT > SUBCHAPTER VIII-RURAL BUSINESS INVESTMENT PROGRAM**

