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bootstrap

In business, an offer to acquire a controlling interest in a company for cash. This is usually followed by an offer to purchase all outstanding shares at a discounted price.

The term is also used to refer to a company that is started up with very little capital, with the intention of meeting costs out of operating revenues.



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