BusinessJuly 14, 2026
megafund
/ˈmɛɡəˌfʌnd/
Definition
A venture capital investment fund that manages over $1 billion in total assets.
Etymology
A compound word formed from the Greek prefix 'mega-', meaning 'large' or 'great,' and the English noun 'fund,' originating from the Latin 'fundus' meaning 'bottom' or 'foundation.' It entered modern finance to categorize massive pools of capital that exceed standard investment sizes.
In the news
The article uses the term to describe the concentration of capital in large-scale venture firms, which now account for the vast majority of deal value. This shift has made it harder for smaller funds to compete while giving these massive firms dominance over the startup investment landscape.
How to invest in venture capital with the rise of megafunds
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