1. companies that have moved beyond the startup phase and are experiencing rapid growth in revenue, employees, or market reach
Usage: business terminology; plural form

Examples

• Many scaleups struggle to maintain their company culture during rapid expansion.
• The venture capital firm specializes in investing in promising scaleups.
• These scaleups have doubled their workforce in just two years.
• The conference focused on challenges facing European scaleups.
• Government programs aim to support local scaleups with funding and mentorship.
• Several scaleups in the tech sector are preparing for public offerings.