The venture capital
Example: Venture capital funds startups with high growth potential
Definition
"Venture capital" refers to a type of private equity financing provided by investors to startups and small businesses with strong growth potential. It involves investing money in exchange for equity or ownership, often supporting innovation and risky new enterprises that may not qualify for traditional loans.
Etymology
The term "venture capital" originates from the word 'venture,' which means a risky or daring journey or undertaking, combined with 'capital,' meaning financial assets or resources. Did you know? The phrase emphasizes the high-risk, high-reward nature of investing in early-stage companies, a concept that became popular in the mid-20th century as entrepreneurial finance grew.
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"The venture capital" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Entrepreneurship - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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