laying out money or capital in an enterprise with the expectation of profit money that is invested with an expectation of profit the commitment of something other than money (time, energy, or effort) to a project with the expectation of some worthwhile result
"this job calls for the investment of some hard thinking"
"he made an emotional investment in the work" outer layer or covering of an organ or part or organism the act of putting on robes or vestments the ceremonial act of clothing someone in the insignia of an office
the formal promotion of a person to an office or rank
Investment Company Institute
ICI is a trade organization for the U.S. fund industry. Site provides current news and research projects, reports and member positions on regulation. http://www.ici.org/
The Overseas Private Investment Corporation
The Overseas Private Investment Corporation is an "independent" U.S. Government agency that sells investment services to assist U.S. companies investing in some 140 emerging economies around the world. A self-sustaining government corporation with current reserves of more than $3 billion, OPIC assists U.S. private investment overseas. http://www.opic.gov/