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venture capital

 
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–noun
funds invested or available for investment in a new or unproven business enterprise.
Also called risk capital.

Origin:
1940–45

Related forms:
venture capitalism, noun
venture capitalist, noun
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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.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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Financial Dictionary

Venture Capitalist

An investor who provides capital to either start-up ventures or support small companies who wish to expand but do not have access to public funding.

Investopedia Commentary

Venture capitalists usually expect higher returns for the additional risks taken.

See also: Angel Investor, Drive-By Deal, Venture Capital - VC, Venture Capital Funds, Vulture Capitalist

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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.
Copyright © 2003. Published by Houghton Mifflin.
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Main Entry: venture capital
see CAPITAL
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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