Upfront cash invested in important enterprise (4)
I believe the answer is:
ante
'upfront cash invested' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this definition defines the answer.
'in important enterprise' is the wordplay.
'in' indicates a hidden word.
'ANTE' can be found hidden inside 'important enterprise'.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for ante that I've seen before include "Fixed stake" , "Poker pot starter" , "Stake, bet" , "Card-player's stake" , "Player's stake in poker - a ten? (anag)" .)