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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Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2025
The Bigger Vision In the coming years, Neriki sees Tokyo Bitcoin Base serving as an accelerator for Bitcoin startups, especially Japanese ones, as this would align with Fulgur Ventures’ mission as a venture capital firm.
—Frank Corva, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Studies show that Black women receive less than 1% of venture capital funding, so programs like Rémy Martin’s microgrant are really crucial for supporting innovative business models like DJ NA$H’s.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 6 Sep. 2025
Bill Gates' venture capital firm, Gates Frontier, was also an investor in the nuclear fusion startup's Series B2 round.
—Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2025
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Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2025
The Bigger Vision In the coming years, Neriki sees Tokyo Bitcoin Base serving as an accelerator for Bitcoin startups, especially Japanese ones, as this would align with Fulgur Ventures’ mission as a venture capital firm.
—Frank Corva, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Studies show that Black women receive less than 1% of venture capital funding, so programs like Rémy Martin’s microgrant are really crucial for supporting innovative business models like DJ NA$H’s.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 6 Sep. 2025
Bill Gates' venture capital firm, Gates Frontier, was also an investor in the nuclear fusion startup's Series B2 round.
—Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2025
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“Venture capital.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/venture%20capital. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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