What does Coin (Pre-Launch) mean?

[elektra]

I noticed that two of the new coins released, SOMN and ZrCoin has the status (Pre-Launch) after them. https://coinmarketcap.com/new/

What does this mean?
I did put a small amount into the ICO on these coins, but does (Pre-Launch) mean I can not yet sell of a partion of my investment?

[bigash]

I don't know but I'd like to find out. Is it possible to resell ZeCoins in pre-launch state?

[Odeoke]

Pre-Launch mean that coin is not officially launched and some exchanges bought during ICO phase so they open it for trading and offering IOU tokens which can be replaced when official token get released.

[Spoetnik]

It means scammy shit you shouldn't support.
Coins should not be launched that way.

But no you can't sell a coin that has not been released yet.

It means ICO pretty much.. 

[cahkalem]

Pre-launch mean is the tokens not launched yet,,,
and as i know ,,its only IOU not the real token and all prelaunch mode is made by hitbtc,,
regards

[johnsm79]

Is all about marketing. Without pre-launch they can't create an incentive to purchase the coins. They need to make people believe is the next big thing.