also: ベンチャ · ヴェンチャー
Commonly used in business contexts to refer to a new, often risky business undertaking or a startup company. Often appears in compounds like ベンチャー企業 (venture company/startup).
He started a venture right after graduating from university.
この地域には多くのITベンチャーが集まっている。
Many IT startups are concentrated in this area.
He launched a startup right after graduating from university.
Many investors are putting money into this startup.
The government has set up a system to support startups.
That startup succeeded far beyond expectations.
venture capitalist