seed money
money for starting up a new enterprise
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IN THE PRESS
The space agency has said it wants American companies to fill the void by 2017 and has doled out SEED MONEY to spur innovation.
(New York Times)
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The ease of developing a product and getting SEED MONEY gives entrepreneurs a lot of positive feedback early on.
(The New Yorker magazine)
(New York Times)
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The ease of developing a product and getting SEED MONEY gives entrepreneurs a lot of positive feedback early on.
(The New Yorker magazine)
Did you
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seed money
noun phrase
- money used for setting up a new enterprise
(Merriam-Webster Dictionary)
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Seed money, or seed capital, is the first round of capital for a start-up business. It gets its name from the idea that early stage financing plants the seed that enables a small business to grow, sort of like a tomato garden.
Obtaining funding is one of the most critical aspects of starting a small business. In fact, many businesses fail or are prevented from even starting due to a lack of capital. Although obtaining financing can be difficult for any small business, it is particularly hard for new ventures.
Since new ventures lack a track record, potential lenders and investors are often skeptical about their prospects for success. Nonetheless, the persistent would-be entrepreneur, if armed with a sound business plan and the necessary skills, can usually obtain funding for his/her dream eventually, and maybe even have enough tomatoes for a sandwich.
(adapted from Inc. magazine)
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SYNONYMS
seed capital, start-up capital, venture capital, venture money
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SMUGGLE OWAD into today's conversation
"You need a good business plan in order to attract seed money."
noun phrase
- money used for setting up a new enterprise
(Merriam-Webster Dictionary)
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Seed money, or seed capital, is the first round of capital for a start-up business. It gets its name from the idea that early stage financing plants the seed that enables a small business to grow, sort of like a tomato garden.
Obtaining funding is one of the most critical aspects of starting a small business. In fact, many businesses fail or are prevented from even starting due to a lack of capital. Although obtaining financing can be difficult for any small business, it is particularly hard for new ventures.
Since new ventures lack a track record, potential lenders and investors are often skeptical about their prospects for success. Nonetheless, the persistent would-be entrepreneur, if armed with a sound business plan and the necessary skills, can usually obtain funding for his/her dream eventually, and maybe even have enough tomatoes for a sandwich.
(adapted from Inc. magazine)
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SYNONYMS
seed capital, start-up capital, venture capital, venture money
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SMUGGLE OWAD into today's conversation
"You need a good business plan in order to attract seed money."
