Как это правильно перевести?
Most companies begin as private limited companies. Their owners have to put up the capital themselves, or borrow from friends or a bank, perhaps a bank specializing in venture capital. A successful, growing company can apply to a stock exchange to become a public limited company (GB) or a listed company (US). Very successful businesses can apply to be quoted or listed (i.e. to have their shares traded) on major stock exchanges.