Startup Glossary: Letter "A"
Explore definitions, key metrics, legal terms, and financing mechanics shaping the startup ecosystem.
A
Accelerator
An Accelerator is a fixed-term, cohort-based program that supports early-stage startups through mentoring, education, and seed investments.
Acquisition
An Acquisition occurs when a larger corporation purchases a startup, absorbing its assets, technology, talent, and customer base.
Advisory Board
An Advisory Board is an informal body of industry experts who provide advice, mentorship, and networking contacts to founders without corporate voting rights.
Alternative Investment
An Alternative Investment is any asset class outside of traditional public equities, bonds, and cash, including venture capital, private equity, and real estate.
Angel Investor
An Angel Investor is a high-net-worth individual who provides early-stage capital to startups, typically using their personal funds.
Anti-Dilution Provision
An Anti-Dilution Provision is a contract clause that protects early investors from dilution if the startup issues shares at a lower valuation in subsequent rounds.
ARR
ARR (Annual Recurring Revenue) is a key metric for subscription-based businesses representing the predictable recurring revenue generated by active customers over a year.
Average Revenue Per User
Average Revenue Per User (ARPU) is the amount of revenue generated by an active customer account over a specific timeframe (usually monthly or annually).