Definitions for venture capitalist
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
ven′ture cap`ital(n.)
funds invested or available for investment in a new business enterprise.
Category: Economics, Business
Ref: Also called risk capital.
Origin of venture capital:
1940–45
ven′ture cap`italist(n.)
Princeton's WordNet
venture capitalist(noun)
a speculator who makes money available for innovative projects (especially in high technology)
Wiktionary
venture capitalist(Noun)
An investor who invests in a startup venture; higher returns are expected because of the higher risks.
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