Definition
Development bank is the financial institution that provides funding for economic development projects. Founders reach for it when a vague conversation needs a shared, specific meaning. Name it clearly, then let the next decision — a hire, a price, a test, or a pass — follow from that meaning.
In the room
How the word shows up in a real conversation.
A mentor asks, “What is your Development bank?” The useful answer is concrete: financial institution that provides funding for economic development projects. A slide title is not an answer.
Common mistake
Using Development bank as a label instead of a fact. If you cannot point to the evidence — a number, a customer, or a written assumption — you are using the word as jargon.
See also
Development stage
Phase of a company's growth focused on product development and market entry.
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Development stage company
Company in early stages of development with limited operating history.
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Investment that meets specific criteria for quality, growth, or value characteristics.
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Desk research
Market research method using existing data and information sources.
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