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 noun

Examples of venture capital in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Now some of the most recognizable names in venture capital and Big Tech are spending millions to disrupt California’s plan to tax them. — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 18 Aug. 2026

This perspective may also help explain why innovative products, venture capital, and high valuations alone do not produce enduring companies. — Dileep Rao, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

The 41-year-old Kushner, who leads venture capital firm Thrive Capital, would be controlling owner in his personal capacity if the multibillion-dollar deal gets the seal of approval from the NBA’s board of governors. — Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 17 Aug. 2026

The Justice Department is investigating venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz to determine whether its investment partners are improperly serving on the boards of competing artificial intelligence companies, according to a new report. — Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 17 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1943, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for venture capital

• capitol
• noncapital

Legal Definition

venture capital

see also:

capital