noun
merchant bank
A financial institution that provides capital to companies in the form of share ownership instead of loans, and often offers advisory services for mergers and acquisitions.
そのマーチャントバンクは、ベンチャー企業への投資に積極的だ。
That merchant bank is active in investing in venture companies.
マーチャントバンクは、企業の合併や買収の助言も行う。
Merchant banks also provide advice on corporate mergers and acquisitions.