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investment company

American  

noun

  1. a company that invests its funds in other companies and issues its own securities against these investments.


Etymology

Origin of investment company

First recorded in 1930–35

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Kennedy Wilson, a real estate investment company based in Beverly Hills, owns nonprofit Vintage Housing, which builds and operates affordable housing using tax credits and other state and federal financing to help fund it.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 30, 2026

He is now Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Atairos, a strategic investment company with ties to Comcast.

From Barron's Jun. 29, 2026

Vox Media and Lupa Systems, Murdoch’s investment company, announced the deal on Wednesday.

From The Wall Street Journal May 20, 2026

Steyer hired Kerry to join his sustainable investment company Galvanize in 2024.

From Los Angeles Times May 6, 2026

Within the past twelve months Negroes have incorporated two realty companies, one land investment company, four building and loan associations, one manufacturing company, one insurance company, besides a number of other smaller concerns.

From Following the Color Line an account of Negro citizenship in the American democracy by Grayson, David

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