seed investor
Early capital provider
A seed investor provides early-stage funding to startups, typically before the company has significant revenue or a proven product.
This initial capital—seed money—helps founders develop their idea, build prototypes, or hire first employees: We found a seed investor willing to bet on our concept.
Seed investors take substantial risk in exchange for equity, hoping the company grows valuable enough to return multiples on their investment.
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