You've redefined VC here, but not for any useful reason. Putting money into a risky company is "venture capital". It's literally capital for a new venture. The

You've redefined VC here, but not for any useful reason. Putting money into a risky company is "venture capital". It's literally capital for a new venture. The distinction you're making is between institutional and individual investors. It's worth talking about the difference between institutional and individual investors, but it's all venture capital.