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Funding round

A stage in which a startup raises money from investors, named in sequence such as seed, Series A and Series B.

Also called Series ASeries Bseed round

Why it matters

Each round sets a valuation and shows how much confidence investors have in the company.

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Startup

A young company built to grow quickly, often around a new product or technology, usually funded by investors.

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Venture capital

Money invested in young, high-growth companies by specialist funds in exchange for a share of ownership.

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