investing
venture capital
Funding provided by investors to early-stage, high-potential startup companies in exchange for equity.
Example
"The startup raised $5 million in venture capital to expand its team and build its product."
💡 Memory Tip
VENTURE capital funds VENTURES — risky new businesses. VCs bet on startups.
Etymology
Venture (a risky undertaking) + capital — capital invested in risky new ventures.
Common Misspellings
venture capitlaventur capitalventure capitelventure capitall
Related Terms
See Also
startup