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risk capital

British  

noun

  1. Also called: venture capital.  capital invested in an issue of ordinary shares, esp of a speculative enterprise

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risk capital Cultural  
  1. Money invested in high-risk enterprises.


Example Sentences

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The Iranian judiciary confirmed Soltani was under arrest but said he had not been sentenced to death and his charges meant he did not risk capital punishment.

From Barron's

That matters because climate tech requires experimentation, and VC firms that provide money to nascent businesses are playing an essential role by giving climate tech startups risk capital, said Adesina.

From Seattle Times

"It's hugely disappointing," Dimon said of the capital requirements, adding the "operational risk capital is based on a model that makes no sense."

From Reuters

“These changes would raise market risk capital requirements by correcting for gaps in the current rules,” Mr. Barr said.

From New York Times

The index grades states on research and development, risk capital and entrepreneurial infrastructure, investment in human capital, tech employment and tech concentration, and dynamism.

From Seattle Times