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seed money

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

Origin:
1940–45
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seed money  
n.  Money used or needed to set up a new business or enterprise.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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seed money

Funds provided to finance the initial stages of a new venture. Seed money may be utilized to conduct research, develop the prototype for a product, or determine if an idea is workable or economically viable.

Wall Street Words: An A to Z Guide to Investment Terms by David L. Scott.
Copyright © 2003. Published by Houghton Mifflin.
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