vulture capitalist

noun

vulture capitalist

noun

Etymology Blend of vulture + venture capitalist.

1

Business, Finance Derogatory A takeover artist who loads a venture up with debt while extracting capital for profit, making the firm go bankrupt.

Related terms: vulture capitalism, angel investor, corporate raider, takeover artist, turnaround artist, venture capitalism

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