Venture Capitalist

Pronunciation: /ˈvɛnʧər ˈkæpɪtlɪst/

Definitions of venture capitalist

noun A type of investor who provides funding to startups and small businesses in exchange for equity

Example Sentences

A1 A venture capitalist invests money in startup companies.

A2 The venture capitalist provided funding for the new tech company.

B1 As a venture capitalist, she looks for high-growth potential in new businesses.

B2 The venture capitalist conducted due diligence before making the investment.

C1 The venture capitalist's portfolio includes a diverse range of industries.

C2 The experienced venture capitalist has a keen eye for spotting successful ventures.

Examples of venture capitalist in a Sentence

formal The venture capitalist decided to invest in the startup company.

informal The VC decided to put money into the new company.

slang The investor dude decided to back the cool new startup.

figurative The venture capitalist was like a modern-day dragon, investing in promising startups as if they were treasures waiting to be discovered.

Grammatical Forms of venture capitalist

• plural: venture capitalists
• comparative: more venture capitalist
• superlative: most venture capitalist
• present tense: venture capitalist
• future tense: will be venture capitalist
• perfect tense: have been venture capitalist
• continuous tense: are being venture capitalist
• singular: venture capitalist
• positive degree: venture capitalist
• infinitive: to venture capitalist
• gerund: venturing capitalist
• participle: ventured capitalist

Origin and Evolution of venture capitalist

First Known Use: 1950 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'venture capitalist' originated in the United States during the mid-20th century.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe investors who provide capital to startup companies in exchange for equity, the term 'venture capitalist' has evolved to encompass a wider range of investment activities and industries beyond just startups.