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Funding glossary
Definitions for the most common terms founders run into when raising funds. Tap a letter to jump straight to it.
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High Net Worth Individual
a.k.a. HNWIndividual
- HNW Individual, a high-net-worth individual, has an annual income in excess of £100K, or net assets in excess of £250K beyond pension fund assets and private residence value.
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His Majesty's Revenue and Customs
a.k.a. HMRC
- His Majesty's Revenue and Customs, or HMRC, is the UK body responsible for collecting, administering and enforcing taxes.
- HMRC
- His Majesty's Revenue and Customs, or HMRC, is the UK body responsible for collecting, administering and enforcing taxes.
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HNWIndividual
a.k.a. High Net Worth Individual
- HNW Individual, a high-net-worth individual, has an annual income in excess of £100K, or net assets in excess of £250K beyond pension fund assets and private residence value.
- Hockey Stick
- Hockey stick data in a graph showing sharp growth after a long time plateauing. The name comes from the hockey stick shape.
- Hypergrowth
- Hypergrowth is a fast expansion phase experienced by some companies when scaling.
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