Startup

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Definition: Startup


Startup

Quick Summary of Startup


A startup is a new business providing a new product, service, or way of doing business.




What is the dictionary definition of Startup?

Dictionary Definition


noun the beginning of a new company or new product

Example: We went into the red for the first time because of the costs for the start-up of our new subsidiary. a new, usually small business that is just beginning its operations, especially a new business supported by venture capital and in a sector where new technologies are used

“It’s unusual for a venture capitalist to be focused tightly on a set of companies with a common technology base, and even more unusual for the investment fund manager to be picking start-ups that will be built on a business he’s currently running.” [InformationWeek]

the beginning of a new company or new product a new, usually small business that is just beginning its operations, especially a new business supported by venture capital and in a sector where new technologies are used


Related Phrases


Venture capital


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Definition Sources


Definitions for Startup are sourced/syndicated and enhanced from:

  • A Dictionary of Economics (Oxford Quick Reference)
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Accounting
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Business & Management

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