We are moving forward with the terms. Feel free to add more in the comment section.
Decacorn It’s a startup that’s grown to be worth more than $10 billion e.g Slack.
Data room A data room, also known as virtual data room (VDR) is a secure online repository used for the storing and distribution of privileged data. Generally used to house documents relating legal proceedings, acquisition transactions or mergers.
Debt Capital Debt capital is the capital that a business raises by taking out a loan or other financial security
Disruption Disruption occurs when a product or service becomes popular enough to replace established competitors. When technology develops and replaces old technology, it’s considered disruptive. E.g. USB disrupted the floppy disk.
Down Round A fundraising round in which the startup is valued at a lower value per share than previous rounds.
Due Diligence Due diligence is a process where the business’s financial records are reviewed in order to assess the viability of an investment target and to ensure they have accurate information.
There you have it, 6 startup terms starting with the letter D Have any additions? Share in the comment section
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