Funds provided to finance the initial stages of a new venture.
Funds required to start a development project, generally advanced by a developer or equity owner as a capital contribution to the project. Also called front-end money or front money.
The first contribution by a venture capitalist toward the financing of a new business, often using a loan or purchase of convertible bonds or preferred stock. This initial amount is usually quite small because the venture is still in the idea or conceptual stage.
An initial contribution toward the financing or capital requirements of a new business.
Grants to start, establish, or initiate new projects or organizations; may cover salaries and other operating expenses of a new project. Also called “startup funds.
capital needed to set up a new business or enterprise
Funds awarded to start up a project with the purpose of finding permanent financing from other sources.
n. an early gift by a donor used for launching a program, such as a campaign feasibility and planning study, thereby establishing credibility and momentum for the program.
Type of funding used to help start a new project or organization.
A grant or contribution used to start a new project or organisation.
A grant of contribution used to start a new project or organization.
Limited-size contributions given prior to the primary campaign period to prospective candidates who are in the process of raising qualifying contributions or exploring the feasibility of running for office.
A grant used to start a new project or organization. Seed grants may cover salaries and other operating expenses of a new project.
A seed round, sometimes known as a friends and family round, is a securities offering whereby one or more parties that have some connection to a new enterprise invest the funds necessary to start the business. Seed money refers to the money so invested.