seed capital
noun
: money that is used for starting a new business, program, project, etc.
He provided seed capital for the campaign.
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The seed capital attracted an additional $80 million, which was invested in affordable housing, broadband expansion, and manufacturing projects in underserved cities.
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Oludolapo Makinde, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
Nomura has committed to providing seed capital for a range of alternative funds tailored for U.S. wealth clients, the two companies said.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2025
Beyond providing income, side hustles can also serve as seed capital for launching a business, as finding funding for small businesses remains one of the biggest financial challenges for small business owners.
—Alejandra Rojas, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
As reported, Virgil Abloh’s Post-Modern Scholarship Fund program launched in 2020 with $1 million in seed capital.
—Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 26 Feb. 2025
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Oludolapo Makinde, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
Nomura has committed to providing seed capital for a range of alternative funds tailored for U.S. wealth clients, the two companies said.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2025
Beyond providing income, side hustles can also serve as seed capital for launching a business, as finding funding for small businesses remains one of the biggest financial challenges for small business owners.
—Alejandra Rojas, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
As reported, Virgil Abloh’s Post-Modern Scholarship Fund program launched in 2020 with $1 million in seed capital.
—Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 26 Feb. 2025
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“Seed capital.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seed%20capital. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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