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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Dozens of former Pentagon officials are now working for venture capital firms.
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Roberto J. González, The Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2024
This is the web version of Term Sheet, a daily newsletter on the biggest deals and dealmakers in venture capital and private equity.
—Byallie Garfinkle, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2024
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Roberto J. González, The Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2024
This is the web version of Term Sheet, a daily newsletter on the biggest deals and dealmakers in venture capital and private equity.
—Byallie Garfinkle, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for venture capital
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“Venture capital.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/venture%20capital. Accessed 5 May. 2024.
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