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

Examples of venture capital in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The two law school friends shared similar trajectories, including serving in the military before entering the venture capital industry, then pursuing political office (Driscoll unsuccessfully ran for Congress in North Carolina in 2020). — Joseph Konig, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026

Investors include private equity giant Blackstone, the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan and a venture capital fund chaired by former American Express CEO Kenneth Chenault. — Andy Kroll, ProPublica, 31 Aug. 2026

David Shuman, founder of venture capital firm Lateralus Holdings, has reached a deal to invest in the New York Islanders, according to the club. — Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 31 Aug. 2026

This critical stage falls between venture capital, which is too light, and traditional infrastructure funds, which find these early commercial projects too unfamiliar. — Rob Day, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1943, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for venture capital

• capitol
• noncapital

Legal Definition

venture capital

see also:

capital