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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Nvidia’s venture capital arm is an investor in Basecamp.
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Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 13 Jan. 2026
Experts with relevant professional experience in the startup and innovation ecosystem (such as venture capital firms representatives, entrepreneurs or consultants) are also invited to contribute their expertise using this link.
—Time Staff, Time, 12 Jan. 2026
Backed by nearly $180 billion in venture capital and rapid growth in AI, fintech, and health tech, the sector is expanding New York’s tax base, attracting top talent, and fueling long-term economic growth.
—Julie Samuels, New York Daily News, 11 Jan. 2026
Since its founding in 2009, Andreessen Horowitz has risen to become one of the most prominent venture capital firms, known for early investments in Facebook, Coinbase and Airbnb.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
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Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 13 Jan. 2026
Experts with relevant professional experience in the startup and innovation ecosystem (such as venture capital firms representatives, entrepreneurs or consultants) are also invited to contribute their expertise using this link.
—Time Staff, Time, 12 Jan. 2026
Backed by nearly $180 billion in venture capital and rapid growth in AI, fintech, and health tech, the sector is expanding New York’s tax base, attracting top talent, and fueling long-term economic growth.
—Julie Samuels, New York Daily News, 11 Jan. 2026
Since its founding in 2009, Andreessen Horowitz has risen to become one of the most prominent venture capital firms, known for early investments in Facebook, Coinbase and Airbnb.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
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 14 Jan. 2026.
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