What ’ s the difference between venture capital and private equity ? Many fintech founders will be familiar with venture capital . It ’ s one of the most popular ways for up-andcoming fintechs to secure finance , and because of the relative nascency of the fintech sector until now , it has garnered more attention than private equity . As the name suggests , venture capital is oriented towards smaller , younger startups . Venture capitalists invest in promising companies in return for a smaller stake in the business , in the hope that it will grow rapidly in a short time and deliver a high return . fintechmagazine . com 51