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venture capital

[ven-cher kap-i-tl] / ˈvɛn tʃər ˌkæp ɪ tl /
NOUN
money for investment in new enterprise
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Various other changes also come into force at this time of year, including alterations to inheritance tax on farms, tax on dividends, tax relief on venture capital trusts, and homeworking tax relief.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

ARK’s Cathie Wood, one of the most bullish names in tech, said Tuesday that the move will help with the “democratization” of venture capital.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

Startup Doctronic, which has just raised $40 million in new venture capital, in December became the first company to use AI to write prescription refills through a pilot launched in Utah.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

David Rothzeid, principal at Shield Capital, a Silicon Valley venture capital firm that invested in Apex Space, said the bill would promote innovation across the government.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

Parallel to the most advanced and promising scientific endeavors, venture capital underwrites the industries of the near future.

From The Civilization of Illiteracy by Nadin, Mihai