Synonyms for

Startup

Verb / ˈstɑ:ˌrtʌp / Another word for startup — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a newly established business

Synonyms & similar words

inauguration venture enterprise company inception origination commencement launching initiation establishment foundation

Synonyms by register

Formal

commencement inauguration initiation launch

Informal

kickoff getting going getting started launch

Literary

genesis inception origination

Antonyms

closure cessation ending termination conclusion halt

Common collocations

  • startup company
  • startup capital
  • startup costs
  • startup phase
  • startup funding
  • startup ecosystem
  • startup culture

Word family

noun startup
verb start up
adjective startup

Usage note

Primarily used in business contexts to refer to a newly established company. Can also refer to the act of beginning something.

Example sentences

  1. The startup company raised a lot of money from investors.
  2. My brother is working for a startup that makes phone apps.
  3. The startup had a difficult time getting off the ground.
  4. The startup was founded by two college students.
  5. She invested in several startups and made a lot of money.

Quotes

  • The best startups generally come from somebody needing to scratch an itch.
  • It's not about ideas. It's about making ideas happen.
  • A startup is a human institution designed to create something new under conditions of extreme uncertainty.

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