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Nearby words
rising rhythm, rising sign, rising trot, risk, risk aversion, risk capital, risk factor, risk life and limb, risk management, risk-averse, risk-benefit
Origin of risk capital
First recorded in 1945–50
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British Dictionary definitions for risk capital
risk capital
noun
mainly British capital invested in an issue of ordinary shares, esp of a speculative enterpriseAlso called: venture capital
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Culture definitions for risk capital
risk capital
Money invested in high-risk enterprises.
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