seed money

noun
capital for the initial stages of a new business or other enterprise, especially for the initial operating costs.

Origin:
1940–45

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seed money
 
n
money used for the establishment of an enterprise

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Seed money is always a great word to know.
So is doohickey. Does it mean:
a gadget; dingus; thingumbob.
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
Example sentences
Committee grants tend to act as seed money and are given for one year's
  research.
All they need is a small plot of land and some seed money to get started, which
  the government can help provide.
There is talk of free-trade zones and seed money for small businesses.
Next she hopes to find a few local investors to provide seed money for the
  company.
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