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

Building a Better California’s biggest contributors include John Doerr, chairman of venture capital firm Kleiner Perkins; Michael Moritz, former partner at Sequoia Capital; and Patrick Collison, chief executive of fintech company Stripe. — Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026

His successful career as founder of Thrive Capital, a venture capital firm that raised more than $10 billion in its latest round, has served as a springboard to build his status as a powerful mogul. — Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026

Iger joined Thrive Capital, the venture capital firm run and founded by Kushner, earlier this year. — Alex Sherman,jessica Golden, CNBC, 12 Aug. 2026

Yet Daye founder Valentina Milanova pitched 400 investors to raise $28 million in venture capital plus $4 million in grants. — Geri Stengel, Forbes.com, 12 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