English Explanatory Dictionary

vulture capitalist

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

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

Word forms

vulture capitalist vulture capitalists

Etymology

Blend of vulture + venture capitalist.

Related words

vulture capitalism angel investor corporate raider takeover artist turnaround artist venture capitalism

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