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 comes as venture capital investors have been increasingly showing interest in India's technology startups, with the country's strong initial public offerings market providing lucrative returns.
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Dylan Butts, CNBC, 18 Feb. 2026
With a nonprofit venture capital-type structure, no costly production arm and a diversified portfolio, Harbor Fund aims to be sustainable, Hadley said.
—Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
The pair now collaborate in the venture capital space, and each boasts a nine-figure net worth.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 17 Feb. 2026
Thiel, who is also a co-founder of PayPal and the venture capital firm Founder’s Fund, is the chairman of the company, and Karp is the chief executive.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
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Dylan Butts, CNBC, 18 Feb. 2026
With a nonprofit venture capital-type structure, no costly production arm and a diversified portfolio, Harbor Fund aims to be sustainable, Hadley said.
—Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
The pair now collaborate in the venture capital space, and each boasts a nine-figure net worth.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 17 Feb. 2026
Thiel, who is also a co-founder of PayPal and the venture capital firm Founder’s Fund, is the chairman of the company, and Karp is the chief executive.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
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“Venture capital.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/venture%20capital. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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