Synonyms

equity capital

American

noun

that portion of the capital of a business provided by the sale of stock.

equity capital British

noun

the part of the share capital of a company owned by ordinary shareholders or in certain circumstances by other classes of shareholder

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Etymology

Origin of equity capital

First recorded in 1960–65

Example Sentences

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Reducing capital requirements can help a bank make more loans with existing equity capital resources.

From The Wall Street Journal

Kontoleon spent decades as an equity capital markets banker specializing in the tech sector at Credit Suisse.

From The Wall Street Journal

The staggering sums are requiring a host of changes in the financial models of these megacap tech giants, with a big increase in borrowing as well as possible equity capital raising efforts, expected to fill the gaps between spending and free cash flows.

From Barron's

The decision flashed a green light to Silicon Valley indicating favorable financial conditions for equity capital raises.

From MarketWatch

“The private markets have just dwarfed the public markets lately,” said Keith Canton, co-head of equity capital markets in the Americas, who will helm the new team.

From The Wall Street Journal

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