venture capital (/ˈven.tʃər ˌkæp.ɪ.təl/)
noun · Advanced · Work & Business
🔊 /ˈven.tʃər ˌkæp.ɪ.təl/
Meaning
Meaning: money invested in startups
Money invested in new or small businesses that are seen as risky but able to grow quickly.
Examples
🗣 The startup raised millions in venture capital to expand its team and build new products.
Etymology
A compound of ‘venture’ (a risky undertaking) and ‘capital’ (money for investment).
How & Where It’s Used
Often abbreviated ‘VC’; central to the technology startup world.
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Tags: finance, startup