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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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Key Performance Indicator
a.k.a. KPI
- A KPI, or "Key Performance Indicator", is a quantifiable measurement to assess a company's or individual's performance over time.
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KIC
a.k.a. Knowledge Intensive Company
- A Knowledge Intensive Company, or "KIC", is a business whose activities are largely based on researching, innovating or developing knowledge or ideas.
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Knowledge Intensive Company
a.k.a. KIC
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A Knowledge Intensive Company, or "KIC", is a business whose activities are largely based on researching, innovating or developing knowledge or ideas.
See also: Enterprise Investment Scheme
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KPI
a.k.a. Key Performance Indicator
- A KPI, or "Key Performance Indicator", is a quantifiable measurement to assess a company's or individual's performance over time.
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