seed funding

noun

The early investment of capital in a startup company in exchange for an equity stake in the company.

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Meanings

nounseed funding (usually uncountable, plural seed fundings)

plural seed fundings

  1. uncountableusuallyThe early investment of capital in a startup company in exchange for an equity stake in the company.

    It also asks for more seed funding and initiatives to support small businesses, and for UK railways to align as much as possible with international standards.

    2023 April 5, “Network News: TIA informs on rail export plans”, in RAIL, number 980, page 9
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Chicago

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