Non-Dilutive
Adjective · Startup & VC
Definitions
Describing funding that does not require giving up ownership in the company, such as revenue financing, grants, or certain forms of debt. Non-dilutive capital is attractive because it preserves the cap table, though it often comes with other constraints.
In plain English: Funding that does not require giving up ownership.
Example: "The founder chased non-dilutive financing to avoid raising equity too early."