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noun
A takeover artist who loads a venture up with debt while extracting capital for profit, making the firm go bankrupt.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: derogatory
Topics: business, finance
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
Blend of vulture + venture capitalist.
Across languages
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