venture capital
noun
Definition of venture capital
: 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
nounventure capitalist
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1943
First Known Use of venture capital
1943
VENTURE CAPITAL Defined for English Language Learners
venture capital
noun
Definition of venture capital for English Language Learners
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: money that is used to start a new business
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