Stealth Startup is a startup company that operates in stealth mode, primarily to protect their ideas from competitors and manage their public image. This strategy is common in the venture capital community, with companies typically operating in stealth mode for the first few years. While investors may disclose funding for a stealth startup, only a general summary description of the company is usually known. The main concern for entrepreneurs in stealth mode is the risk of competitors replicating their simple yet valuable ideas.