venture capital
noun [ U ]
FINANCE ukus(also risk capital)money invested in a new business, especially one that involves risk:
backed/financed by venture capital The computer industry relied for much of its development on small firms backed by venture capital.
attract/find/raise venture capital The two partners finally raised $1.5 million in venture capital.
look for/seek venture capital
venture-capital backers/fund
a venture-capital company/firm/group
venture-capital backing/funding/investments
See also
VCT