Seed Capital 

Seed Capital is the initial funding used to start a new business or venture. It typically comes from the company’s founders, family, friends, or angel investors, and is used to cover early-stage expenses like product development, market research, and initial staffing. 

Seed capital is considered high-risk because the business is usually pre-revenue and unproven. Investors often receive equity stakes or convertible notes in exchange for their investment. The goal of seed capital is to develop a minimum viable product (MVP) or market validation before raising a formal seed round or Series A.