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venture capital

noun phrase

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Meaning

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Funding provided by investors to new, high-growth potential companies in exchange for ownership.

Example Sentence

The tech startup successfully raised venture capital to develop its innovative product and scale its business globally.

Usage Note

Used to finance new, high-risk, high-reward businesses that need significant funds to grow quickly, often by investors who take an ownership stake and expect a large return on investment.