Grants

Grants are normally government programs which are provided to specific startups and are not required to pay back. These kinds of funds must be utilized to the maximum as they can benefit the business without having to be returned.

Microloans

Microloans are generally small amount of funds that would not make a great difference for the company but if these funds are combined with bootstrapping or blood money, it would become a big amount which can help a business to pass through its initial stages easily. Microloans can also be easily obtained unlike bank loans or other forms of investment.

Incubators

These days incubators on a spree to pick up good startups. These incubating firms strategize the complete business plan of a budding company and they also provide necessary funds for a startup to perform its initial functions. Amounts procured from these incubators are called as ‘seed funds’ which can be repaid as per the agreed terms or in the form of company shares.