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Dry Powder

Definition

The cash an investor or fund has available but has not yet invested.

Why it matters

Funds with plenty of dry powder are more likely to back you again, so it is worth knowing how much your investors have in reserve.

Example

A VC fund with £50m in dry powder can still lead new deals despite a slow market.

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