venture capital
Americannoun
noun
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capital that is provided for a new commercial enterprise by individuals or organizations other than those who own the new enterprise
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another name for risk capital
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of venture capital
First recorded in 1940–45
Example Sentences
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Japanese medical startup Sound Wave Innovation, which aims to cure Alzheimer’s disease with ultrasound therapy, has raised about $17 million from investors, including Singapore-based venture capital firm iGlobe Partners.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
Prior to joining the Trump administration, O’Neill spent more than a decade in leadership roles at hedge funds and venture capital firms led by Peter Thiel, the billionaire conservative megadonor.
From Salon • May 7, 2026
Before entering venture capital, Stevens worked in sales at Intel and as a technical staff member at Hughes Aircraft.
From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026
Kuku, one of the first Indian start-ups to tap into this interest, is generating revenue, said Gagan Goyal, partner at venture capital fund India Quotient, which has invested in it.
From BBC • May 1, 2026
Parallel to the most advanced and promising scientific endeavors, venture capital underwrites the industries of the near future.
From The Civilization of Illiteracy by Nadin, Mihai
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