Stealth Startup
정의
A stealth startup is a company operating without public disclosure of its product, team, or progress, usually to avoid tipping off competitors or to refine the product before facing market scrutiny.
투자유치 시 활용 방법
Founders in stealth still raise money and recruit, but do it through private introductions and closed rounds rather than public announcements or a live website.
자주 묻는 질문
Can a stealth startup raise venture capital?
Yes. Investors sign NDAs or rely on trusted relationships, and many well-known companies raised seed and Series A rounds while still in stealth.
When do startups typically leave stealth mode?
Around a public launch, a funding announcement, or once hiring and customer acquisition needs outweigh the benefits of staying secret.