Wiki: Glossary of Technology Acronyms This is a glossary of acronyms used with Microsoft technologies. An acronym is an abbreviated term formed from the first letter (or first few letters) of several words.
Called up share capital is shares issued to investors, under the understanding that the shares will be paid for at a later date, or in installments.nce a shareholder has paid the issuing entity the full amount owed for issued shares, these shares are considered to be called up, issued, and fully paid. However, this does not mean that the shares are registered, which would allow the shareholder to sell the shares to a third party.
Startup or growth equity capital or loan capital provided by private investors (the venture capitalists) or specialized financial institutions (development finance houses or venture capital firms).Also called risk capital. Venture capital is a type of funding for a new or growing business.It usually comes from venture capital firms that specialize in building high risk financial portfolios. With venture capital, the venture capital firm gives funding to the startup company in exchange for equity in the startup.enture capital is a type of funding for a new or growing business. It usually comes from venture capital firms that specialize in building high risk financial portfolios. With venture capital, the venture capital firm gives funding to the startup company in exchange for equity in the startup.