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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This is just the latest salvo in what is now a global AI arms race, backed by billions of dollars in investment by tech companies and venture capital firms big and small here in the U.S. and across the globe.
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Anand Rao, Fortune, 16 Aug. 2025
Portugal’s investment program requires prospective visa holders to invest about $500,000 in qualifying investment, venture capital funds, and scientific or technological research.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2025
There will be many users who don't like the idea of an AI startup or an unholy alliance of venture capital firms owning Chrome.
—Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 12 Aug. 2025
Several crypto venture capital firms signed onto a letter supporting the idea.
—Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 12 Aug. 2025
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Anand Rao, Fortune, 16 Aug. 2025
Portugal’s investment program requires prospective visa holders to invest about $500,000 in qualifying investment, venture capital funds, and scientific or technological research.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2025
There will be many users who don't like the idea of an AI startup or an unholy alliance of venture capital firms owning Chrome.
—Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 12 Aug. 2025
Several crypto venture capital firms signed onto a letter supporting the idea.
—Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 12 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for venture capital
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“Venture capital.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/venture%20capital. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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