equity capital

noun

: capital (such as stock or surplus earnings) that is free of debt

especially : capital received for an interest in the ownership of a business

Examples of equity capital in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web At the time, Faure was global head of the legal team in charge of debt and equity capital markets. —

Gaspard Sebag, Fortune, 4 June 2024 The scorecard underlines London’s leading role in the European equity capital market during a global downturn in fundraisings. —

Joe Easton, Fortune Europe, 20 May 2024 The amount of equity capital raised in London was up over 38% year-over-year—more than the next two biggest European exchanges combined. —

Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 16 May 2024 SoftBank’s equity capital market team—a group of traders from the likes of Goldman Sachs—has played a central role in monetizing the Vision Fund’s sizable stakes with minimal market disruption, said the people, who asked not to be identified discussing matters that are private. —

Min Jeong Lee, Fortune Asia, 10 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for equity capital

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Word History

First Known Use

1942, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of equity capital was in 1942

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“Equity capital.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/equity%20capital. Accessed 30 Jun. 2024.

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