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

Campara also addressed the deal between Golden Goose and international venture capital and private equity firm HSG, which was completed in June, with the latter becoming the majority shareholder of the Italian brand. — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026

Li plays Maxine Tao, a sophisticated and cunning con woman who is thrust into the seductive, high-stakes world of venture capital after a chance encounter grants her the grift of a lifetime. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2026

Mandia is also a general partner at Ballistic Ventures, a venture capital firm he co-founded. — Annie Palmer, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026

InGenius Prep is reportedly backed by Sterling Partners, Shemmassian Academic Consulting is reportedly backed by Vesey Street Capital Partners and Crimson Education has reportedly attracted venture capital from Tiger Global, among others. — Brian Taylor, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 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