The full form of RCF is Risk Capital Foundation

Risk capital refers to funds allocated to speculative activity and used for high-risk, high-reward investments. Any money or assets that are exposed to a possible loss in value is considered risk capital, but the term is often reserved for those funds earmarked for highly speculative investments. Diversification is key for successful investment of risk capital, as the prospects of each investment tend to be uncertain by nature, although the returns can be far above average when an investment succeeds. Moreover, an investor needs to ensure that only a portion of total capital is considered risk capital.

In the context of venture capital, risk capital may also refer to funds invested in a promising, but still unproven, startup.

Risk capital should not be confused with capital at risk (CaR), which refers to funds set aside to cover risks (such as via insurance or hedging activities).