De seed funding
Example: De startup ontving seed funding om haar eerste product te ontwikkelen.
Definition
"Seed funding" refers to the initial capital provided to a startup or new business to help develop its first product or service. This funding is crucial for early-stage companies to cover expenses such as research, development, and market testing before generating revenue.
Etymology
The term "seed funding" originates from the metaphor of a seed representing the beginning of growth. Just as a seed needs nurturing to grow into a plant, seed funding is the early financial support needed to help a startup grow. This phrase became popular in entrepreneurial and investment communities during the late 20th century.
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"De seed funding" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Entrepreneurship - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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