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Startup investing glossary

The structures, roles, controls, and risk terms that shape private-market ownership.

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Learn the terms that change the decision

Definitions are written from the perspective of a person comparing ways to own part of a startup.

Accredited investorA U.S. eligibility category for some private offerings.→SPVA vehicle formed for a specific investment purpose.→IlliquidityWhy a private investment may be difficult to sell.→Due diligenceThe investigation performed before an investment decision.→

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Terms that change what you own

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SAFEOpen the related page→Convertible noteOpen the related page→Valuation capOpen the related page→DilutionOpen the related page→Carried interestOpen the related page→Pro rata rightsOpen the related page→Liquidation preferenceOpen the related page→Secondary marketOpen the related page→

Portfolio Platform Page · passed · reviewed August 24, 2026

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