business incubator

Venture launching pad

A business incubator is an organization that supports early-stage companies by providing workspace, mentorship, and resources during their vulnerable startup phase.

The metaphor extends from incubating eggs—keeping fragile enterprises warm and protected until they're strong enough to survive independently.

She developed her app idea at a local business incubator before launching the company.

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organizational lifecycle support

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One who accepts transmission

investment/support approach

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Company backing startups for equity

passive investor · private equity firm · angel investor · silent partner

organizational environment for startups

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Unrestricted trading environment

trial by fire

Family

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