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start-up



VERB
initiate activity
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Heron Power, a start-up focused on making solid-state transformers for data centers, has been raising money at a fast clip from big name investors.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

The European arms establishment is also embracing the start-up sphere, not trying to freeze it out.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

The start-up has been founded by friends Ritu Kandari Srivastava and Kanishka Malhotra - both mums of toddlers.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

The start-up quickly went viral, with thousands sharing the news and dividing opinions on social media.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

But it was awkward trying to run our start-up WCC program in the middle of someone else’s business.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles




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