Due diligence refers to the comprehensive examination and evaluation process that investors carry out to analyse all financial, legal and operational aspects of a potential investment object.
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a comprehensive set of rules of the European Union that standardises the protection of personal data and the privacy of citizens in all EU member states.
Drag-along rights enable majority shareholders to oblige minority shareholders to sell their shares on the same terms in the event of a company sale.
A down round occurs when a startup closes a new round of financing at a lower valuation than the previous round, indicating a change in the perception of the company's value.
The Decision Making Unit (DMU) is a term used in B2B marketing to describe the group of people within an organisation who are collectively involved in the decision-making process for the purchase of products or services.
Disruption describes the process by which innovative technologies or business models challenge and fundamentally change established companies and industries.
Design thinking is an iterative approach that aims to solve complex problems in a creative and user-centred way by combining empathy for the user, inventiveness and experimental testing.
A decacorn refers to a startup company that has reached a valuation of over 10 billion US dollars, symbolising a rare and remarkable achievement in the startup landscape.
Deal breakers are decisive factors or conditions in negotiations which, if not met, can lead to the failure of an agreement or investment.