Het durfkapitaal
Example: Startups hebben vaak durfkapitaal nodig om te groeien.
Definition
"Het durfkapitaal" refers to venture capital, which is funding provided to startups and small businesses with high growth potential. It involves investing money in risky projects or companies in exchange for equity, aiming for significant returns if the business succeeds.
Etymology
The term "het durfkapitaal" combines the Dutch words "durf," meaning courage or daring, and "kapitaal," meaning capital or money. It literally translates to 'daring capital,' reflecting the willingness to invest in high-risk ventures with uncertain outcomes.
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"Het durfkapitaal" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Entrepreneurship - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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