seed money
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of seed money
First recorded in 1940–45
Example Sentences
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Playway has “stakes in hundreds of games” being developed in Poland, as it provides seed money to smaller developers in return for high ownership stakes when products are released,” he said.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 3, 2026
It might take a little time for the $1,000 seed money to show up in some cases, financial advisers say.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 23, 2026
In addition, some 25 million children ages 10 and under are eligible for $250 in seed money provided by a donation from tech billionaire Michael Dell and his wife, Susan.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 6, 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
He gave a million dollars in seed money and hired an attorney to draw up papers for Partners in Health and its corresponding sister organization in Haiti, Zanmi Lasante.
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
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