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venture company, startup
A newly established company, typically in technology or innovative sectors, that aims for rapid growth. Often involves higher risk and potential for high returns.
Etymology: From English "venture" (risky undertaking). In Japanese, it specifically refers to startup companies, shortened from "venture business" (和製英語).
Common collocations
- ベンチャー企業 (venture company, startup)
- ベンチャーキャピタル/VC (venture capital)
- ベンチャー精神 (venture spirit, entrepreneurial spirit)
- 社内ベンチャー (internal venture, corporate venture)
- ベンチャービジネス (venture business)
- メガベンチャー (mega-venture, large successful startup)
Related words
- スタートアップ - startup (used interchangeably, but スタートアップ often implies tech focus)
- 起業 - starting a business
- 創業 - founding (a company)
Japanese startup ecosystem: Major startup hubs include 渋谷 (Shibuya), 五反田 (Gotanda), and 福岡 (Fukuoka). Government initiatives like J-Startup support the ecosystem.
Related Words
Related:
イノベーション (concept)
Related:
スタートアップ (startup)
Related:
起業 (starting a business)
Related:
創業 (founding)