Investment capital for generally small and medium-sized companies with high growth potential that invest in innovative technologies, such as environmental protection and computer systems. Venture capital financings are frequently conducted by a lending institution and accompanied by management consulting services.

Companies that are listed on a U.S. exchange have to publish their accounts according to US-GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) regulations. German companies that are internationally active or depend on U.S. capital now also publish their accounts according to US-GAAP

The SEC is the United States' highest securities and exchange commission. It supervises the entire U.S. securities market.

In contrast to leasing contracts for material objects, the leasing company does not purchase from the supplier or licenser the property but the right to use the software.

Sales leasing (vendor programs) is one of several types of partnerships between leasing companies and manufacturers / suppliers. This form of cooperation is a good means of sales promotion for manufacturers / suppliers. For the leasing company, it is a "multiplier" for the development of new markets and customer groups.

A manufacturer or salesperson offers a customer a suitable means of financing for his products and services. This can take the form of a sales leasing partnership with an external service provider (leasing company) or an in-house service provider.

The risk of the partial or complete loss of receivables in general as well as of receivables and share prices losses for securities subsequent to the insolvency or danger of insolvency on the part of the debtor.

Company-financed insurance solutions that form part of human resources management. Risk coverage for employees focuses on insurance on business trips, in the case of secondment and transfers, for example, in cases of accidents, illness or the damage / loss of private travel luggage.

The residual value refers to the actual or calculated value of the leasing object after expiration or upon premature termination of the leasing contract.

The purchase of short, medium and long-term receivables. As the seller of his products and services, the customer retains complete contact to his own customers while simultaneously transferring the credit risk to credit portfolio management.