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Golden Share is a type of share that gives its shareholder veto power over changes to the company`s charter, controlling the outcome of certain decisions and protecting minority shareholders in a startup

Good Faith Estimate is an estimate provided to borrowers detailing loan costs, including interest rates and fees, encountered by startups when securing financing

Goodwill is an intangible asset that arises when a company is acquired for more than the fair value of its net identifiable assets, reflecting brand value, customer relationships, and intellectual property for startups

Governance is the framework of rules and practices by which a board of directors ensures accountability, fairness, and transparency in a company`s relationship with all its stakeholders

Grant is a financial award given by a government, corporation, foundation, or trust to fund a specific project or venture, attractive for startups as they do not require repayment or equity dilution

Grant Funding Strategies are approaches and tactics used by startups to identify, apply for, and secure grant funding from governmental bodies, non-profit organizations, and other entities offering financial support without requiring equity in return

Green Investing involves investing in companies that produce or support the production of environmentally friendly products and services, including renewable energy and green technologies

Green Startups are companies focused on environmentally sustainable business practices, products, or services, often attracting specific types of investors interested in eco-friendly ventures

Green Tech is technology aimed at creating products and services that are environmentally friendly, with startups in this sector often attracting investment for their potential to address ecological challenges

Green Tech Investments is financing directed towards startups focused on developing technology solutions for environmental sustainability, including renewable energy, waste reduction, and conservation projects

Grind is the process of working tirelessly on your startup, often for long hours with little immediate reward, in pursuit of long-term success

Gross Burn Rate is the total amount of money a startup spends per month before generating any revenue, key for understanding the company`s cash flow and financial sustainability

Gross Margin is a company`s total sales revenue minus its cost of goods sold, divided by the total sales revenue, expressed as a percentage, measuring the efficiency of production

Gross Profit Margin is a financial metric that calculates the percentage difference between a company`s net sales and the cost of goods sold, reflecting the efficiency of production and pricing strategies

Gross Revenue is the total revenue generated from all sources before deductions for costs and expenses, indicating a startup`s overall financial intake

Gross Sales Analysis is the examination of the total sales revenue of a startup before any deductions, providing insights into the overall market demand and pricing strategy effectiveness

Growth Capital is capital invested in a company to accelerate its growth and expansion, often provided by late-stage VCs or private equity investors, used to enter new markets, increase production, or enhance product development

Growth Equity is a type of private equity investment, usually a minority investment, in relatively mature companies that are looking for capital to expand or restructure operations, enter new markets, or finance a significant acquisition

Growth Equity vs. Venture Capital is a comparison between two types of financing; growth equity focuses on more mature startups with proven business models, while venture capital typically invests in early-stage companies with high growth potential

Growth Financing is funding obtained specifically to fuel the growth phase of a startup, including expanding operations, entering new markets, or scaling the team

Growth Forecasting is the process of estimating a startup`s future growth in terms of revenue, user base, market share, etc., based on historical data, market trends, and other factors

Growth Fund is an investment fund that primarily invests in companies with the potential for above-average growth, often focusing on startups and emerging industries

Growth Hacking is a marketing technique developed by startups to use creativity, analytical thinking, and social metrics to sell products and gain exposure

Growth Levers are key factors or actions that can significantly impact a startup`s growth trajectory, such as market expansion, product innovation, strategic partnerships, and optimization of sales and marketing channels

Growth Marketing are marketing strategies focused specifically on acquiring more engaged users, involving experiments and data-driven approaches to optimize the full customer lifecycle

Growth Metrics are key performance indicators that measure a startup`s growth in areas such as revenue, user base, market share, etc., over time

Growth Projections are estimates of a company`s future financial performance, including sales, revenue, and market share, critical for attracting investment and planning scaling operations

Growth Rate is the measure of a company`s increase in revenue, user base, or market size over a specific period, indicating its expansion speed and potential for scalability

Growth Stage is a phase in a startup`s lifecycle when it has successfully proved its concept, is generating consistent revenue, and seeks to expand its market presence, often through additional rounds of funding

Growth-Driven Design is a website design strategy that is iterative and based on data, involving continuous learning and improvements, focusing on maximizing user engagement and achieving business goals

Guaranteed Returns is a promise of a specific financial return on an investment, rare in venture capital and angel investing due to the risky nature of startups

Guarantor is an individual or entity that agrees to be responsible for another`s debt or performance under a contract, if the original party fails to meet their obligations, often needed by startups for leases or loans

Guaranty Agreement is a legal document where a guarantor agrees to fulfill the obligations of a debtor to a lender, in case the debtor fails to do so, serving as a form of security for startups to obtain loans

Guerrilla Marketing are unconventional marketing tactics designed for startups and small businesses to achieve maximum exposure on a limited budget, focusing on creativity and innovation

Hacker Culture is a community and mindset valuing creative problem solving, open exchange of ideas, and the free modification of software to improve performance, often associated with tech startups and innovation.

Hacking Growth is a process focused on rapid experimentation across marketing channels and product development to identify the most effective, efficient ways to grow a business. It leverages data, technology, and innovative marketing

Hands-on Investor is an investor who takes an active role in the management and decision-making processes of a startup, providing not just capital but also expertise, mentorship, and access to networks.

Hands-On Management is an active approach to management where leaders are directly involved in the operations and decision-making processes of the startup, often necessary in early stages and during periods of significant change.

Handshake Agreement are informal agreements based on mutual trust between parties, without written contracts, often used in early stages of startup partnerships or negotiations.

Hard Cap is the maximum amount of capital a startup aims to raise in a funding round, beyond which no additional investments will be accepted

Harvest Strategy is a plan for how the founders and investors of a startup intend to exit and realize their investments, such as through a sale or initial public offering (IPO)

Heterogeneous Funding is a funding approach that involves securing capital from a variety of sources, including but not limited to angel investors, venture capital, grants, and crowdfunding, to mitigate risks and leverage different networks.

Hierarchy of Investors is the order of priority among investors in terms of rights, preferences, and returns, usually established in the terms of investment agreements

High Net Worth Individual (HNWI) is an individual with significant personal financial assets, with many angel investors falling into this category, providing startups with capital in exchange for equity.

High-Growth Ventures are startups with the potential and ambition to grow significantly in terms of revenue, market share, or employee numbers, often attracting venture capital investment

Hiring Automation is the use of software to automate aspects of the recruitment process, such as screening resumes and scheduling interviews, helping startups to efficiently scale their teams.

Hiring Incentives are financial or other benefits offered to attract and retain key employees in a startup, such as stock options, bonuses, and flexible working conditions

Hiring Plan is a strategic plan outlining a startup`s staffing needs over a specific period, including roles, numbers of positions, and timelines for recruitment, crucial for scaling operations and managing growth effectively.

Hockey Stick Growth is a pattern of growth where a startup experiences a period of stagnation followed by a sudden and extremely rapid growth, depicted graphically as a line that suddenly turns upwards like a hockey stick

Hockey Stick Projection are financial projections that show slow growth initially, followed by a rapid increase in revenue, often used by startups during fundraising to illustrate potential growth to investors.