KOCHI: Funding is a big step in the start-up journey to make sure you are well versed with the terms that will crop up in the process. These are a few successful methods.  
 

Bridge Loan:  A short-term loan that is used until a company gets permanently financed or gets rid of an existing obligation.  Angel Investor: A rich investor who shells out capital for your start-up, in the form of convertible debt or for ownership equity. 
Tender Offer: An offer to purchase shareholders’ shares in a company.
Valuation:  The process of determining the economic value of a business or company.
Intellectual Property: Unlike tangible assets like computers or office, intellectual property is a collection of ideas and concepts. 

Funding is a big step in the start-up journey to make sure you are well versed with the terms that will crop up in the process. These are a few successful methods.