Risikokapital
Example: Viele Start-ups benötigen Risikokapital für ihr Wachstum.
Definition
"Risikokapital" refers to funds invested in new or emerging businesses that have a high risk of failure but also the potential for substantial returns. It is often used to finance start-ups or innovative projects seeking growth and development.
Etymology
The word "Risikokapital" comes from the German words 'Risiko,' meaning risk, and 'Kapital,' meaning capital or money. It reflects the nature of the investment, which involves taking financial risks to potentially gain profits. Did you know that "Risikokapital" is closely related to the English term 'venture capital'?
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"Risikokapital" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Entrepreneurship - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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