Fundraising

Refers to the process of **securing** financial resources needed to start or grow the business. This may involve pitching the business idea to attract investors, venture capitalists, or crowdfunding platforms to secure equity investment, loans, or grants. For example, a startup founder may create a pitch deck and present it to potential investors to secure funding in exchange for equity or shares in the company.

Related terms

Competitive analysis

The process of identifying key competitors, analysing their strengths, weaknesses, strategies, and market position to develop a competitive advantage. It involves collecting data on competitors' products, marketing strategies, customer reviews, and other relevant information to identify gaps or opportunities in your own product offering.

Stakeholder management

The process of managing and communicating with individuals or groups who have an interest in a project or organization. It involves identifying key stakeholders, understanding their needs and concerns, and developing strategies to address them. In a software development project, stakeholder management might include regular updates to investors, gathering feedback from end-users, and coordinating with the development team to align goals.

Economics of a project

The analysis and optimization of financial outcomes related to the pricing of products or services, the payback period of investments, and the return on investment (ROI). For example, an analyst may conduct a cost-benefit analysis to determine the optimal price for a new product, taking into account the cost of production, competitor pricing, and perceived value.

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