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bootstrapped

 

[ ˈbuːtstræpt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

startup finance

Bootstrapped refers to the process of starting and growing a business with little to no external funding or capital. The entrepreneur typically relies on personal savings, revenue generated from the business, or early-stage customer investments to fund operations. This approach promotes financial discipline, as the business must generate enough income to sustain itself and grow. It often leads to a greater degree of ownership and control for the founder, as they are not beholden to outside investors.

Synonyms

independent financing, self-funded, self-sustained

Examples of usage

  • She bootstrapped her tech startup without any loans.
  • Many successful entrepreneurs bootstrapped their companies from the ground up.
  • Bootstrapping allowed them to maintain full control over their vision.
  • He managed to bootstrap his business through clever marketing strategies.

Translations

Translations of the word "bootstrapped" in other languages:

🇵🇹 financiado de forma independente

🇮🇳 स्वावलंबी

🇩🇪 eigenständig finanziert

🇮🇩 dibiayai sendiri

🇺🇦 самофінансований

🇵🇱 finansowany niezależnie

🇯🇵 自己資金による

🇫🇷 financé de manière autonome

🇪🇸 autofinanciado

🇹🇷 kendi finansmanı ile

🇰🇷 자체 자금 조달

🇸🇦 تمويل مستقل

🇨🇿 nezávisle financované

🇸🇰 nezávisle financovaný

🇨🇳 自筹资金

🇸🇮 samo financirano

🇮🇸 sjálf-fjármagnað

🇰🇿 өзін-өзі қаржыландыру

🇬🇪 თვითფინანსირებული

🇦🇿 özünü maliyyələşdirmək

🇲🇽 autofinanciado

Etymology

The term 'bootstrapped' originates from the phrase 'to pull oneself up by one's bootstraps.' It conveys the idea of starting with nothing and creating something successful through one's efforts. The phrase is believed to have first appeared in print in the early 19th century. The 'bootstrapping' approach became particularly popular in the tech and startup communities since the late 20th century, where entrepreneurs aimed to retain full control of their companies while minimizing reliance on outside funding. This method emphasizes creativity, resourcefulness, and a strong focus on building a viable business model before seeking larger investments.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,065, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.