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The phrase "a very modest initial" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when describing a small or humble beginning, often in the context of investments, projects, or efforts.
Example: "The startup received a very modest initial investment, but it has grown significantly since then."
Alternatives: "a small initial" or "a humble initial".
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The company entered the casual-games business in 2001, with "a very modest initial investment," the firm's chairman and chief executive, Rob Glaser said, calling it "an incredible entrepreneurial success story".
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