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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Kirani argues that the role of venture capital investors in helping start-ups to become financially sustainable has to go beyond simply providing funding. David Prosser, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025 Private placements—venture capital and private equity investments—had their best half ever, with $6.6 billion in deals, according to Drake Star. Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 10 July 2025 This is the web version of Term Sheet, a daily newsletter on the biggest deals and dealmakers in venture capital and private equity. Luisa Beltran, Fortune, 8 July 2025 New this year is a partnership with venture capital firm Open Opportunity and a pitch competition where an entrepreneur can win $125,000 in funding to scale their business. Frank Holland, CNBC, 3 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for venture capital

Word History

First Known Use

1943, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of venture capital was in 1943

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“Venture capital.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/venture%20capital. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.

Legal Definition

venture capital

see capital

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