Bootstrapping, Fundraising, & Revenue Models

Vocabulary flashcards defining key terminology related to bootstrapping, fundraising, and revenue models.

Bootstrapping

Building a business using personal resources and revenue rather than outside investment.

Startup Capital

Money used to launch and begin operating a new venture.

Equity Financing

Raising money by giving investors an ownership stake in the business.

Debt Financing

Raising money that must be repaid, usually with interest.

Angel Investor

An individual who invests personal money in an early-stage business.

Venture Capital

Professional investment funding provided to businesses with high growth potential.

Valuation

An estimate of what a business is worth.

Revenue Model

The method a business uses to generate income.

Recurring Revenue

Revenue that customers generate repeatedly, such as through subscriptions or memberships.

Burn Rate

The rate at which a startup spends its available cash.