He initially invested in Time, however, because of its cable and home-video businesses.

Thus an investor can link himself to a company without initially investing any money.

Pepsico will initially invest $17 million and be a minority partner.

The companies said they would initially invest $25 million in the venture.

Softbank, which initially invested $20 million, became one of its biggest backers.

Apple will initially invest $30,000, according to the agreement, which was signed on Wednesday.

So an investor would have only $9,910 to invest initially.

Chodorow initially invested $4 million in the restaurant and claims to have lost an additional $700,000.

The Clintons initially invested $23,200 less than the other couple did.

Microsoft will initially invest $25 million over five years.