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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But that effort is hampered by years of computing underinvestment, a tepid venture capital environment, and a late start in building domestic AI models, Bloomberg reported.
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J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 3 June 2026
Suno said Bond Capital, the venture capital firm whose portfolio includes OpenAI, Substack and Kalshi, led the round along with IVP, Forerunner, Union Square Ventures, Alkeon and Quiet, with Matrix, Lightspeed, Menlo Ventures, and Schroders Capital participating as well.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 3 June 2026
Miami has transformed into a serious global tech hub, drawing startups, venture capital and major technology companies at a pace few cities can match.
—Miami Dade College, Miami Herald, 2 June 2026
In addition to Apex, Tiva now has the backing of other investors, such as ATP CEO Eno Polo, Oaky co-founder Lars Jonker, Adidas veteran Alberto Uncini Manganelli and Momentous, a European venture capital firm.
—Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 1 June 2026
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J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 3 June 2026
Suno said Bond Capital, the venture capital firm whose portfolio includes OpenAI, Substack and Kalshi, led the round along with IVP, Forerunner, Union Square Ventures, Alkeon and Quiet, with Matrix, Lightspeed, Menlo Ventures, and Schroders Capital participating as well.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 3 June 2026
Miami has transformed into a serious global tech hub, drawing startups, venture capital and major technology companies at a pace few cities can match.
—Miami Dade College, Miami Herald, 2 June 2026
In addition to Apex, Tiva now has the backing of other investors, such as ATP CEO Eno Polo, Oaky co-founder Lars Jonker, Adidas veteran Alberto Uncini Manganelli and Momentous, a European venture capital firm.
—Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 1 June 2026
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“Venture capital.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/venture%20capital. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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