venture capital
noun
: capital (such as retained corporate earnings or individual savings) invested or available for investment in the ownership element of new or fresh enterprise
called also risk capital
venture capitalism
noun
venture capitalist
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Dozens of former Pentagon officials are now working for venture capital firms.
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Roberto J. González, The Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2024
This is the web version of Term Sheet, a daily newsletter on the biggest deals and dealmakers in venture capital and private equity.
—Byallie Garfinkle, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2024
In a landscape where innovation knows no boundaries, venture capital firm Zero Knowledge Ventures bridges borders for global entrepreneurs aiming to conquer the US market.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 17 Apr. 2024
Now, 42 and retired, Williams runs a venture capital firm that prioritizes female and BIPOC-led companies and recently launched her WYN Beauty brand — all while juggling homelife with husband Alexis Ohanian and daughters Olympia, 6, and Adira, 8 months.
—Julie Mazziotta, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024
Editor's note: Because of an editing error, the initial version of this story erroneously said that venture capital firm Highland Capital was investing in Dude Perfect.
—Khristopher J. Brooks, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2024
However, much of what was promised in venture capital has been rolled back amid sweeping DEI backlash over the last two years.
—Pauleanna Reid, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Other leading investors included venture capital firm Thrive Capital and Airbnb co-founder Brian Chesky.
—David Caraccio, Sacramento Bee, 5 Apr. 2024
The Catalysts: America’s Racial Awakening 2021 was a historic period for Black startups, with venture capital funding for founders reaching $4.9 billion.
—Ebony Flake, Essence, 4 Apr. 2024
Roberto J. González, The Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2024
This is the web version of Term Sheet, a daily newsletter on the biggest deals and dealmakers in venture capital and private equity.
—Byallie Garfinkle, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2024
In a landscape where innovation knows no boundaries, venture capital firm Zero Knowledge Ventures bridges borders for global entrepreneurs aiming to conquer the US market.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 17 Apr. 2024
Now, 42 and retired, Williams runs a venture capital firm that prioritizes female and BIPOC-led companies and recently launched her WYN Beauty brand — all while juggling homelife with husband Alexis Ohanian and daughters Olympia, 6, and Adira, 8 months.
—Julie Mazziotta, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024
Editor's note: Because of an editing error, the initial version of this story erroneously said that venture capital firm Highland Capital was investing in Dude Perfect.
—Khristopher J. Brooks, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2024
However, much of what was promised in venture capital has been rolled back amid sweeping DEI backlash over the last two years.
—Pauleanna Reid, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Other leading investors included venture capital firm Thrive Capital and Airbnb co-founder Brian Chesky.
—David Caraccio, Sacramento Bee, 5 Apr. 2024
The Catalysts: America’s Racial Awakening 2021 was a historic period for Black startups, with venture capital funding for founders reaching $4.9 billion.
—Ebony Flake, Essence, 4 Apr. 2024
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“Venture capital.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/venture%20capital. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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