| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | acquisition | something obtained by purchase |
| 2. | advance | money paid before due |
| 3. | aid | help given in money |
| 4. | allocation | money assigned for a use |
| 5. | allotment | shares assigned to buyers |
| 6. | angel funding | startup money from individuals |
| 7. | appropriation | money officially set aside |
| 8. | asset | something valuable that is owned |
| 9. | backing | financial support for something |
| 10. | backstop | financial support of last resort |
| 11. | bankroll | financial support for an activity |
| 12. | benefaction | a financial gift or donation |
| 13. | bet | a risky financial commitment |
| 14. | bond | a debt security |
| 15. | bridge financing | temporary funding until later |
| 16. | buy-in | a purchased stake or commitment |
| 17. | capital | money used to generate income |
| 18. | capitalization | the supplying of capital |
| 19. | cash backing | financial support with cash |
| 20. | cash commitment | pledged use of cash |
| 21. | cash infusion | a supply of new cash |
| 22. | co-ownership | ownership shared with others |
| 23. | commitment | a pledged use of resources |
| 24. | contribution | money given toward something |
| 25. | controlling interest | ownership giving control |
| 26. | deal | a business arrangement or purchase |
| 27. | debenture | an unsecured debt instrument |
| 28. | deployment of capital | putting capital to use |
| 29. | deposit | money placed into an account |
| 30. | development funding | money for growth or building |
| 31. | donation | money given without return |
| 32. | earmarking | setting money aside |
| 33. | endowment | funds given for ongoing support |
| 34. | equity | ownership value in a business |
| 35. | expansion capital | money for scaling up |
| 36. | expenditure | money spent on something |
| 37. | financial backing | money-based support |
| 38. | financial interest | a money-related stake |
| 39. | financing | the act of providing funds |
| 40. | float | an offering of shares |
| 41. | follow-on funding | later round of funding |
| 42. | fund | a pool of money |
| 43. | funding | money provided for a purpose |
| 44. | fundraise | money raised for a purpose |
| 45. | gift | something given without payment |
| 46. | grant | money given for a purpose |
| 47. | growth capital | funds for business expansion |
| 48. | grubstake | funds for starting an enterprise |
| 49. | holding | an owned financial asset |
| 50. | injection | an addition of money |
| 51. | instrument | a formal financial asset |
| 52. | interest | a legal share in something |
| 53. | issue | a sale of securities |
| 54. | legacy | money left after death |
| 55. | loan | money lent to be repaid |
| 56. | majority stake | more than half ownership |
| 57. | mezzanine financing | mid-stage business funding |
| 58. | minority stake | less than half ownership |
| 59. | money at work | funds employed to earn returns |
| 60. | money in | funds put into something |
| 61. | money injection | an added supply of money |
| 62. | money placement | putting money somewhere productive |
| 63. | nest egg | money saved for future use |
| 64. | note | a written debt obligation |
| 65. | outlay | an amount of money spent |
| 66. | ownership | the state of possessing something |
| 67. | paper | financial securities collectively |
| 68. | part ownership | shared ownership of something |
| 69. | placement | funds put into an asset |
| 70. | play | a strategic financial move |
| 71. | position | an amount held in a market |
| 72. | private equity | ownership investment in companies |
| 73. | project finance | funding tied to a project |
| 74. | proprietary interest | an ownership stake |
| 75. | pump-priming | initial funding to stimulate activity |
| 76. | raise | money obtained from backers |
| 77. | recapitalization | renewed supply of capital |
| 78. | refinancing | replacing funds with new financing |
| 79. | reinvestment | money invested again |
| 80. | reserve | funds kept for later need |
| 81. | resource commitment | pledged use of resources |
| 82. | risk capital | money placed in risky ventures |
| 83. | rollover | moving funds into a new asset |
| 84. | security | a tradable financial asset |
| 85. | seed capital | startup money for a venture |
| 86. | seed money | initial money for a project |
| 87. | share | one unit of ownership |
| 88. | shareholding | ownership of company shares |
| 89. | speculation | risky buying for profit |
| 90. | speculative play | a risky profit-seeking purchase |
| 91. | stake | a share or financial interest |
| 92. | startup funding | money for a new business |
| 93. | stock | a share in a company |
| 94. | trust | property held for beneficiaries |
| 95. | underpinning | supporting financial basis |
| 96. | underwriting | financial backing of an issue |
| 97. | venture | a risky business undertaking |
| 98. | war chest | funds reserved for a campaign |
| 99. | wherewithal | money or means for something |
| 100. | working capital | money for daily operations |