Across
- 5. A business that is just starting and seeking early-stage funding
- 8. The process of finding potential investors for a business
- 11. An individual who starts and manages a business
- 12. A financial return on an investment in a business
- 13. A startup company valued at over $1 billion
- 14. The process of creating a detailed description of a new product or service
- 15. A legal agreement that allows someone to use a brand or product
- 17. The process of promoting a product or service
- 20. The act of turning an idea into a marketable product
Down
- 1. An entrepreneur who starts and runs several businesses simultaneously
- 2. An individual who provides financial backing to startups in exchange for ownership equity
- 3. A plan that outlines a company's goals
- 4. The process of dividing a market into distinct groups
- 6. The practice of assigning tasks to external individuals or companies
- 7. A business structure where two or more individuals or entities share ownership, responsibilities, and profits
- 9. The money needed to start or expand a business
- 10. A business that is independently owned and operated
- 16. A person or company that provides financial support to startups
- 18. A business that operates primarily on the internet
- 19. Building and maintaining relationships with others in the industry to gain opportunities and support