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Joint venture

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025

Definition

A joint venture is a strategic alliance where two or more parties, usually businesses, agree to collaborate on a particular project or business activity, sharing both the risks and rewards. It is often used to enter new markets or pool resources for large projects.

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