seed funding

English

Noun

seed funding (usually uncountable, plural seed fundings)

1. The early investment of capital in a startup company in exchange for an equity stake in the company.
   • 2023 April 5, “Network News: TIA informs on rail export plans”, in RAIL, number 980, page 9:

     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.