Term	Book	Chapter	Definition
Early-stage Funding	Venture Finance	Chapter 4: Bootstrapping and Early-Stage Funding	Early-stage funding refers to the financial resources gathered at the beginning stages of a start-up's lifecycle. It often includes money from bootstrapping, personal savings, and friends and family.
Early-stage Funding	Venture Finance	Chapter 5: Angel Investors	Investments provided during the early phase of a start-up, often when the business is too young or risky for venture capital.