Glossary

The rate at which investment opportunities come to a venture capitalist.

The investor leading a funding round.

A document summarizing the key terms of a deal.

Raising capital by taking on debt, often through loans.

A startup with a valuation exceeding $10 billion.

A presentation, often a pitch deck, conveying key startup information.

An event where startups present their products to potential investors.

Founders whose ownership stake is reduced due to the issuance of new shares.

Reduction in ownership percentage due to the issuance of new shares.

A convertible note issued at a discount to the next funding round's valuation.

A process where a new entrant transforms an industry.

Innovations significantly altering markets and industries.

The practice of a company using its own products or services.

A funding round with a valuation lower than the previous round.

Rights allowing majority shareholders to force minority shareholders to join in the sale of a company.

An investor with a substantial positive impact on a startup.

The investigation or research conducted before entering into an agreement or investment.