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My company is majority or wholly owned by a venture capital firm, a private equity firm, or an investment bank. Is it eligible?

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My company is majority or wholly owned by a venture capital firm, a private equity firm, or an investment bank. Is it eligible?

Yes, as long as it meets the rest of our requirements, your company is still eligible.

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