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Startkapital
/ˈʃtaʁtkaˌpiːtal/
initial capital
Ohne Startkapital kann man kein eigenes Unternehmen gründen.
Without initial capital, you can't start your own business.
Business
formal
The funds or resources needed to start a business or project.
Das Startkapital für das Projekt beträgt 50.000 Euro.
The initial capital for the project is 50,000 euros.
Often used in business contexts to describe the financial foundation of a startup.
general
The basic resources or advantages needed to begin an activity or process.
Mit seinem Startkapital an Wissen und Kontakten war der Erfolg vorprogrammiert.
With his initial capital of knowledge and contacts, success was inevitable.
Collocations
Startkapital aufbringento raise initial capitalausreichendes Startkapitalsufficient initial capitalStartkapital beschaffento obtain initial capital
Pro Tip
Business Context
Startkapital is crucial for startups. It can come from personal savings, investors, or loans. Always calculate your required Startkapital before launching a business.
Gold Rule
Capital vs. Capital
In English, 'capital' can mean both financial capital (money) and a city (e.g., 'Paris is the capital of France'). Context clarifies the meaning.
Word Origin
Compound of 'Start' (start) and 'Kapital' (capital), first attested in the early 20th century. 'Kapital' derives from Latin 'capitalis' (principal, chief), related to 'caput' (head).
Usage Notes
Primarily used in business and entrepreneurial contexts. In finance, it refers specifically to the initial investment required to launch a venture.
Word Breakdown
Start
beginning or start
prefixKapital
capital (money/resources)
rootDeutsch-Englisch Wörterbuch