Definitions

seed money

NOUN

money to start a venture

Synonyms

WEAK

venture capital venture money

Example Sentences

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Babies born from 2025 to 2028 who are American citizens and have a Social Security number are eligible for the seed money.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

U.S. citizen children who are born between 2025 and 2028 will get $1,000 in seed money from the federal government in their accounts.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

The cap is $5,000, indexed for inflation, excluding the government seed money and any company match.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

Whitesell launched a new firm with seed money from private equity firm Silver Lake, and last spring he started WIN Sports Group to represent professional football players.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

“Now then, as promised, we should discuss putting together a small group of backers to invest seed money in your show.”

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein