financing

American  

[fi-nan-sing, fahy-nan-] / fɪˈnæn sɪŋ, ˈfaɪ næn- /

noun

1. the act of obtaining or furnishing money or capital for a purchase or enterprise.

2. the funds so obtained.

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Etymology

Origin of financing

First recorded in 1820–30; finance (verb) + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

The company said Wednesday that the Series F financing round includes $70 million in new capital and the conversion of $30 million in convertible promissory notes with accrued interest.

From The Wall Street Journal

"IPOs allow the companies to raise money for financing their future research activities, but on the other hand, the initial investors are seeking an exit."

From Barron's

The new financing kicks off what is likely to be another banner year for AI startup funding.

From The Wall Street Journal

Larry Ellison’s equity financing guarantee is an “amazing step,” he says, but the linear-TV business and financial markets could look very different at the time of closing.

From The Wall Street Journal

It amended its proposal weeks later, seeking to address concerns about the sizable debt financing required for the offer.

From Barron's

Related Words

• expenditure
• funding
• loan
• outlay
• payment