Startup Glossary

Data Monetization is the process of using data to generate measurable economic benefits, including through direct selling, enhancing products, or improving customer experience.

Data Privacy Compliance refers to adhering to laws and regulations that protect individuals` personal information, critical for startups collecting or processing user data.

Data Room is a secure online or physical space where documents and files are stored and shared, often used during financial transactions or legal proceedings for due diligence.

Data-driven Decision Making involves making decisions based on data analysis and interpretation, rather than intuition or observation alone, crucial for strategic planning in startups.

Deal Closure is the finalization of a fundraising or investment transaction, marking the end of negotiations and the start of partnership or equity exchange.

Deal Execution refers to the process of completing an investment transaction, from negotiation and due diligence to the final signing and exchange of funds.

Deal Flow is the rate at which investment offers or business proposals are received by investors or venture capital firms.

Deal Room is a secure online space where confidential documents are stored and shared during financial transactions or negotiations, facilitating the due diligence process.

Decacorn refers to a startup company that has reached a valuation of over $10 billion, a significant milestone in the startup world.

Dedicated Fund is a fund established for a specific purpose or to serve a particular sector, often with a focus on startups in specific stages or industries.

Dedicated Team Model is a business engagement model where a client and service provider agree to work together on a project with a team dedicated solely to that project.

Default is the failure to repay a debt including interest or principal on a loan or security when due.

Delisting is the removal of a listed security from a stock exchange, making it no longer publicly traded.

Demand Generation is a holistic marketing and sales strategy aimed at generating awareness and interest in a company`s products or services.

Design Patent protects the unique visual qualities of a manufactured item, allowing startups to safeguard their innovative designs from imitation.

Design Thinking is an approach to problem-solving that involves understanding user needs, redefining problems, and creating innovative solutions to prototype and test.

Developer API (Application Programming Interface) allows programmers to utilize certain functionalities of an external software component or tool, crucial for tech startups integrating third-party services.

Developer Evangelist is a role within companies, particularly tech startups, aimed at promoting the use of a company`s products or services within the developer community.

Developer Marketplace is an online platform where developers can buy, sell, or share their software, tools, or services, providing a resource for startups to find technical solutions.

Developer Tools are software applications and resources used by programmers to create, debug, maintain, or support other applications and frameworks.