venture capital
n. Money made available for investment in innovative enterprises or research, especially in high technology, in which both the risk of loss and the potential for profit may be considerable. Also called risk capital.
venture capitalism n., venture capitalist n. |
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Financial Dictionary
venture capital
- A pool of risk capital, typically contributed by large investors, from which allocations are made available to young, small companies that have good growth prospects but are short of funds. Small investors can buy new issues or participate in mutual funds that specialize in the supply of venture capital. Also called risk capital.
Wall Street Words: An A to Z Guide to Investment Terms by David L. Scott.
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Legal Dictionary
Main Entry:
venture capitalsee
CAPITAL
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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