tobefunded
ToBeFunded, written as tobefunded, is a term used in startup and investment communities to describe a company, project, or proposal that has not yet secured external funding but is actively seeking it. The phrase signals that funding is expected or planned in the near term and that fundraising is a current priority. It may be used in business plans, investor decks, and crowdfunding campaigns to distinguish between companies that are self-funded or profitable and those that require capital to scale.
Usage and implications: Startups may label themselves tobefunded during seed rounds, Series A discussions, or grant
Context and variations: Some sources distinguish 'to be funded' as a transient phase before a funding round