venture capital

American  

[ven-cher kap-i-tl] / ˈvɛn tʃər ˌkæp ɪ tl /

noun

1. funds invested or available for investment in a new or unproven business enterprise (often used attributively): a venture capital firm. VC

   Startups may seek private equity or venture capital as alternative funding sources;

   a venture capital firm.

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venture capital British  

noun

1. capital that is provided for a new commercial enterprise by individuals or organizations other than those who own the new enterprise

2. another name for risk capital

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Other Word Forms

• venture capitalism
  noun
• venture capitalist
  noun

Etymology

Origin of venture capital

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

venture capital

Thrive is an American venture capital firm founded by Joshua Kushner - the brother of Trump's son-in-law Jared.

From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026

The AI race is driving a wave of founder poaching and startup acquisitions, leaving some venture capital investors feeling shortchanged.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026

Thrive is an American venture capital firm founded by Joshua Kushner, the brother of US President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared.

From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026

Nosek pushed others to invest in the company, visiting the home of Cyan and Scott Banister, two venture capital investors and longtime friends.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 18, 2026

Even then, not many Goan businessmen I was in touch with were willing to risk any substantial venture capital.

From Behind the News: Voices from Goa's Press by Various

Related Words

• working capital