Investment Fundamentals

Capital

Definition

What is Capital?

Money or other resources committed to produce income, growth, or another economic benefit.

Example in practice

A founder raises ₦20 million of capital to expand a profitable business.

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The original amount of money invested or lent, excluding later returns.

An asset or commitment of money made with the expectation of future income, growth, or both.

A person or organisation that commits capital with the expectation of a financial return.

Anything with economic value that can be owned or controlled.

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