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venture capital

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++
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ˈventure ˌcapital noun [uncountable]  BFLmoney lent to someone so that they can start a new business 风险资本venture capitalist noun [countable]
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venture capitalOf the $ 19.5 billion in venture capital invested nationwide, 95 percent was in technology-based companies.But there's still plenty of venture capital out there looking for bright new ideas.Many other venture capital firms besides InterWest are raising new rounds of capital.We have our own venture capital fund.The Denver-based company initially raises $ 20 million in equity from several nationally prominent venture capital groups around the country.Keen on promoting venture capital, Viney owns a chain of wine bars as a sideline.Ethnic Minority Business Initiatives are also available, providing venture capital, resources and counselling services for ethnic-minority businesses.Company hopes to hash out an expansion agreement with venture capital groups in the next few months.
From Longman Business Dictionaryventure capitalˈventure ˌcapitalFINANCE money lent to someone so that they can start a new businessSYN RISK CAPITALThe fund provides venture capital and loans for US business projects.Pullman has borrowed heavily from banks andventure capital companies. capital
ˈventure ˌcapital nounChineseSyllable
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venture capital
ˈventure ˌcapital noun [uncountable]
money lent to someone so that they can start a new business
—venture capitalist noun [countable]


venture capitalBrE /ˈventʃə kæpɪtl/ 🔊NAmE /ˈventʃər kæpɪtl/ 🔊 noun [uncountable] (business 商业) money that is invested in a new company to help it develop, which may involve a lot of risk 风险资本(投入新公司的资金,风险很大)   compare working capital