venture capital
US /ˈven.tʃər ˌkæp.ɪ.təl/
UK /ˈven.tʃər ˌkæp.ɪ.təl/
1.
capital invested in a project in which there is a substantial element of risk, typically a new or expanding business.
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The startup secured a significant round of venture capital funding.
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Many tech companies rely on venture capital to fuel their growth.