Own a Little
Startup investing glossary
The structures, roles, controls, and risk terms that shape private-market ownership.
Learn the terms that change the decision
Definitions are written from the perspective of a person comparing ways to own part of a startup.
Instruments and economics
Terms that change what you own
Definitions are shared canonical objects. This Surface adds the investor decision context without rewriting the underlying term.
Reviewed August 24, 2026 · Educational information