A joint venture is a type of business arrangement in which two or more parties agree to combine resources and expertise to pursue a common goal or project. In a joint venture, each party contributes assets or resources such as capital, technology, or intellectual property, and shares in the risks and rewards of the venture.
Joint ventures can take many different forms, ranging from short-term collaborations to long-term partnerships. They can be formed by companies of any size or industry, and can be domestic or international in scope.
Joint ventures are often used by companies to enter new markets or to gain access to new customers or technologies. They can also be used to share the costs and risks associated with research and development, or to leverage complementary expertise or capabilities.
A joint venture is similar to a partnership, but is typically formed for a specific project or purpose and has a more limited lifespan. In a joint venture, each party retains control over their own assets and operations, and shares only in the risks and rewards of the specific venture.
Examples of joint ventures include the partnership between IBM and Apple to develop business applications for iOS, and the collaboration between Toyota and Subaru to develop a new hybrid vehicle platform.
Joint ventures can provide access to new markets, technologies, and customers, as well as sharing of resources and expertise. They can also allow for risk sharing and cost savings, and can be a way to pool complementary capabilities or expertise.
In 2019, Amazon announced a joint venture with Japanese conglomerate, SoftBank, to launch an online retail service in Japan.
In 2017, car manufacturers BMW, Daimler, and Ford formed a joint venture to develop a high-powered charging network for electric vehicles in Europe.
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