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Startup

A young company built to grow quickly, often around a new product or technology, usually funded by investors.

Also called startupsstart-up

Why it matters

Startups create new jobs and industries, but most fail, which is why funding rounds are closely watched.

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Funding round

A stage in which a startup raises money from investors, named in sequence such as seed, Series A and Series B.

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