Venture capital is capital that is invested in projects that have a high risk of failure, but that will bring large profits if they are successful.
[business]
Successful venture capital investment is a lot harder than it sometimes looks.
venture capital in British English
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
venture capital in American English
US
funds invested or available for investment at considerable risk of loss in potentially highly profitable enterprises; risk capital
venture capital in Finance
(vɛntʃər kæpɪtəl) or VC
noun
(Finance: Investment, Venture capitalism)
Venture capital is money that is invested in projects that have a high risk of failure, but that will bringlarge profits if they are successful.
It is widely believed that venture capital facilitates more innovative activities and is a critical aspect of national growth.
Venture capital firms can assist entrepreneurs with setting up their businesses.
Venture capital is money that is invested in projects that have a high risk of failure, but thatwill bring large profits if they are successful.
capital, venture capitalist
Examples of 'venture capital' in a sentence
venture capital
It is thought that a mere 10 % of global venture capital investment is given to female entrepreneurs.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
On measures including combined venture capital investment in its companies, London appeared to be edging ahead.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Some of the venture capital investments could prove hugely profitable.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Others are considering a full exit so they can pursue venture capital investments or their next business idea.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
The $5 million turned into the best venture capital investment of all time.
John Cassidy DOT.CON (2001)
Now the very basis of venture capital investment in the Valley is coming into question.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
But surveys show there would be much more interest if social investment enjoyed the same sort of tax incentives as venture capital and charitable giving.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
It could be higher for successful venture capital firms, reflecting their general smaller size and might be lower for much larger buyout funds.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Are the earnings due to continuing sales of core products, or do they stem from an ancillary business, like venture capital investments?
Mitchel Zacks AHEAD OF THE MARKET (2003)
In other languages
venture capital
British English: venture capital NOUN
Venture capital is capital that is invested in projects that have a high risk of failure, but that will bring large profits if they are successful.
Successful venture capital investment is a lot harder than it sometimes looks.