in on the ground floor
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In the public mind, IPOs can be opportunities to get in on the ground floor of high-flying new ventures.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 23, 2026
But guessing which companies will initiate their first dividend can be a way to get in on the ground floor.
From Barron's ● Jun. 2, 2026
“The idea of getting in on the ground floor, especially in a beautiful place like Green-Wood, is a little irresistible.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 3, 2026
He successfully recruited from Google, Microsoft and other established tech giants with surer pay packages, promising to let them in on the ground floor of a world-altering technology.
From Reuters ● Nov. 18, 2023
Strangely, Dick’s disappointment exceeded Perry’s: “Brazil! That’s where they’re building a whole new capital city. Right from scratch. Imagine getting in on the ground floor of something like that! Any fool could make a fortune.”
From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote
