The funding round
Example: Funding round raises capital from investors to support business growth
Definition
"The funding round" refers to a specific phase in which a startup or business raises capital from investors to finance its growth, development, or operations. This process typically involves pitching to investors and securing financial commitments in exchange for equity or other returns.
Etymology
The phrase "the funding round" combines "funding," which originates from the Middle English word 'funden,' meaning to provide money, and "round," referring to a cycle or series. Together, it describes the cyclical event where a business obtains financial backing. Did you know that the term 'round' reflects the idea of successive stages or loops of investment?
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"The funding round" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Entrepreneurship - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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