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
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The company is actively recruiting AI researchers and is seeking venture capital funding, the person said.
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Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 30 Jan. 2026
In 2025, more capital flowed into the sports tech market as institutional investors like private equity and venture capital recognized the value in the sector.
—Luisa Beltran, Sportico.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The decision to pursue crowdfunding through WeFunder rather than traditional venture capital reflects the founders’ philosophical approach to growth.
—Esha Chhabra, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Job growth in San Diego’s innovation sector accelerated when venture capital did in 2021.
—Noelle Harff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Jan. 2026
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Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 30 Jan. 2026
In 2025, more capital flowed into the sports tech market as institutional investors like private equity and venture capital recognized the value in the sector.
—Luisa Beltran, Sportico.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The decision to pursue crowdfunding through WeFunder rather than traditional venture capital reflects the founders’ philosophical approach to growth.
—Esha Chhabra, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Job growth in San Diego’s innovation sector accelerated when venture capital did in 2021.
—Noelle Harff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Jan. 2026
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“Venture capital.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/venture%20capital. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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