seed money

US /ˈsiːd ˌmʌn.i/
UK /ˈsiːd ˌmʌn.i/
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种子资金, 启动资金

initial funding used to start a new venture or project

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The startup received seed money from an angel investor.
这家初创公司从一位天使投资人那里获得了种子资金
They are looking for seed money to develop their new product.
他们正在寻找种子资金来开发新产品。