A form of private equity financing provided to startups and early-stage companies by investors in exchange for ownership equity.
An individual who provides capital and support to startups and small businesses in their early stages in exchange for ownership equity or convertible debt.
The initial capital provided to a startup to help it get off the ground and develop a basic product or service.
Different rounds of financing that a startup goes through as it grows and scales, with each subsequent round involving larger investments.
The process of investigating and assessing the potential risks and opportunities of investing in a company before making a final decision.
A non-binding agreement that outlines the basic terms and conditions of an investment, including valuation, ownership percentage, and rights of investors.
The process of determining the worth or value of a startup or company, often based on its assets, revenue, growth potential, and comparable industry data.
A plan outlining how investors will realize a return on their investment, usually through an initial public offering (IPO) or acquisition by another company.
The first time a company's stock becomes available to the public for trading on a stock exchange.
A type of debt instrument that can be converted into equity at a later stage, typically during the next funding round.
The rate at which a startup or company is spending its capital or cash reserves to cover expenses, usually measured on a monthly basis.
The amount of time a startup can operate before running out of funds, based on its current burn rate and available capital.
A presentation used by entrepreneurs to pitch their startup or business idea to potential investors.
Short for "capitalization table," it shows the ownership stakes of investors, founders, and other shareholders in a company.
A process that governs the distribution of equity to founders and employees over a specific period to incentivize them to stay with the company.