seed money

American  

noun

1. capital for the initial stages of a new business or other enterprise, especially for the initial operating costs.

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seed money British  

noun

1. money used for the establishment of an enterprise

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Etymology

Origin of seed money

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

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seed money

Treasury Department officials said on the same day that the $1,000 seed money would begin to show up in accounts.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 23, 2026

When it comes to the $1,000 seed money, the IRS notes that it’s for babies who are U.S. citizens and have a valid Social Security number.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 6, 2026

So far, approximately 1.4 million of more than 6 million created accounts have claimed the seed money, according to Treasury Department officials.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 6, 2026

With $1,000 in seed money, babies born over the span of 10 years could collectively amass $83 billion.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026

Her parents are both lawyers; they gave her the seed money for Meeting Space.

From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon