Section 1
Types of Financing
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Financing Life Cycle of the Firm
Firms progress through four stages of a developmental life cycle, each with their own funding needs.
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Venture Capital
Venture capital is an equity investment in a new company.
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Long-Term Debt
Long-term debt is a means of financing that allows firms access to capital without diluting equity; capital & interest is paid off over time.
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Common and Preferred Stock
Firms may raise capital by receiving funds from investors in exchange for equity stakes in the form of common and preferred stock.