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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Stock grants for these scientists can range between $2 million to $4 million at a Series D startup, says Tim Tully, a partner at venture capital firm Menlo Ventures.
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Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 15 Mar. 2025
In 2015, Lu Zhang launched her own venture capital firm, Fusion Fund.
—Maggie McGrath, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
The company has limited financial resources and may face intense competition from other entities with similar business objectives, including SPACs and venture capital firms.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 14 Mar. 2025
The key members of the team include partner and lead investor Kenneth Lerer, who co-founded The Huffington Post and is managing director emeritus of the venture capital firm Lerer Hippeau.
—Carolyn Giardina, Variety, 4 Mar. 2025
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Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 15 Mar. 2025
In 2015, Lu Zhang launched her own venture capital firm, Fusion Fund.
—Maggie McGrath, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
The company has limited financial resources and may face intense competition from other entities with similar business objectives, including SPACs and venture capital firms.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 14 Mar. 2025
The key members of the team include partner and lead investor Kenneth Lerer, who co-founded The Huffington Post and is managing director emeritus of the venture capital firm Lerer Hippeau.
—Carolyn Giardina, Variety, 4 Mar. 2025
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“Venture capital.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/venture%20capital. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.
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